ArticleEndocrine2019
Comparison of stress response following microwave ablation and surgical resection of benign thyroid nodules.
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- Graves' disease diagnosed nearly six months after microwave ablation of benign thyroid nodules: a case report.BMC endocrine disorders · 2025Article
- Uncooled Microwave Ablation as a Treatment Option to Preserve Thyroid Function in Patients with Benign Thyroid Nodules.Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology · 2022Article
- Efficacy on radiofrequency ablation according to the types of benign thyroid nodules.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Conspicuousness and recurrence related factors of ultrasound-guided microwave ablation in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules.BMC surgery · 2021Article
- Ultrasound-guided microwave ablation of benign thyroid nodules: effects on inflammatory factors and thyroid function.American journal of translational research · 2021Article
- The efficacy and safety of microwave ablation versus lobectomy for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules greater than 4 cm.Endocrine · 2021Article
- Effect of microwave ablation treatment of hepatic malignancies on serum cytokine levels.BMC cancer · 2020Observational
- Percutaneous Microwave Ablation for Benign, Symptomatic Thyroid Nodules: Wave of the Future?World journal of surgery · 2020Article
- Thermal Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules and Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma.Frontiers in oncology · 2020Review
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Abstract
purposeTo compare the effects and safety of using microwave ablation (MWA) and surgical resection for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules (BTNs) under ultrasonic guidance and investigate the effects of this treatment on stress response.
methodsPatients with BTNs were divided into the MWA and operation groups (72 cases each). Interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, serum tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), and hydrostatic visual analog scale (VAS) prior to the operation, at 6 h, 24 h, and 72 h post-operation were compared between the two groups. Operation times, hospitalization times, hospitalization expenses, and postoperative complications in the two groups were also compared. All patients underwent routine ultrasound and thyroid function testing at 3 and 6 months post-operation for assessment of nodule changes and thyroid hormone levels.
resultsCompared to the MWA group, the operation group had longer average operation times, longer hospital stays, a higher rate of neck pain after surgery, and a higher rate of fever (P < 0.05). Body temperature, as well as VAS, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α levels in the operation group were higher than those in the MWA group at 6 h, 24 h, and 72 h post-operation (P < 0.05). The levels of free thyroxine and free triiodothyronine in the operation group were lower than those in the MWA group (P < 0.05).
conclusionMWA is a safe and effective treatment for patients with BTNs. The effects of MWA are more tolerable than those of surgical resection and the physiological function of the thyroid is preserved, which has high clinical value.
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