ArticleWorld journal of surgery2019
Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules: 1-Year Follow-Up in 184 Patients.
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- Patient-Reported Symptom Relief from Percutaneous Benign Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation in Routine Clinical Care.AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology · 2026Article
- General Principles for the Safe Performance, Training, and Adoption of Ablation Techniques for Benign Thyroid Nodules: An American Thyroid Association Statement.Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association · 2023Article
- Radiofrequency Ablation of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules: The First North American Comparative Analysis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Article
- Multicenter Study of Benign Thyroid Nodules with Radiofrequency Ablation: Results of 762 Cases over 4 Years in Taiwan.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Article
- Computer-Analyzed Ultrasound Predictors of the Treatment Efficacy of Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules.World journal of surgery · 2022Article
- Efficacy and Safety of Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Autonomously Functioning Thyroid Nodules: A Long-Term Prospective Study.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2022Article
- Ultrasound-Guided Moving Shot Radiofrequency Ablation of Benign Soft Tissue Neoplasm.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021Article
- Safety and Efficacy of Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules-Expanding Treatment Options in the United States.Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2021Article
- RFA and benign thyroid nodules: Review of the current literature.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2021Review
- Ablating Aspiration Needle Tract Prior to Microwave Ablation Can Improve Therapeutic Outcomes for Predominantly Cystic Thyroid Nodules.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2021Article
- Radiofrequency for benign and malign thyroid lesions.World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery · 2020Review
- Clinical value of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 in ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation treatment for papillary thyroid carcinoma.The Journal of international medical research · 2020Article
- Efficacy of Microwave Ablation in the Treatment of Large (≥3 cm) Benign Thyroid Nodules.World journal of surgery · 2020Article
- Iatrogenic thyroid pseudoaneurysm following thyroid nodule radiofrequency ablation.BMJ case reports · 2020Article
- Letter to the Editor: Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules: 1-Year Follow-Up in 184 Patients.World journal of surgery · 2020Article
- Author's Reply: Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules: 1-Year Follow-Up in 184 Patients.World journal of surgery · 2020Article
- The Ablation of Thyroid Nodule's Afferent Arteries Before Radiofrequency Ablation: Preliminary Data.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2020Article
- Thermal Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules and Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma.Frontiers in oncology · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundBenign thyroid nodules are common, and must be treated when symptomatic. Non-surgical minimally invasive modalities, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA), have been widely used with good results. The factors related to the efficacy of RFA are still debated. This study was to evaluate the safety, efficacy and related factors of RFA in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules.
methodsA retrospective single-center study was conducted on 251 benign thyroid nodules in 184 patients treated with RFA. The procedure was performed under ultrasound (US) guidance using the trans-isthmic approach and the moving-shot technique. Clinical and US examinations were performed at 1, 3, 6, 12 months, and then at 6 month intervals. Study outcomes were volume reduction ratio (VRR) and complications.
resultsThere were 153 women and 31 men included in the study. The mean age was 43.9 years. The median initial largest diameter and volume of nodules were 30 mm and 6.18 ml. The median length of follow-up was 12 months. Two minor complications were found. The mean VRR was 66.8; 74.3; and 81% after 3, 6, and 12 months, respectively. Initial solidity was a factor related to the efficacy: cystic nodules had higher VRR compared to solid ones.
conclusionsRFA is safe, effective and can be used as a routine treatment for benign thyroid nodules. More prospective multicenter studies with long-term follow-up are required to improve the safety and efficacy of RFA.
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