ArticleEndocrine2020
Treating thyroid nodules by radiofrequency: is the delivered energy correlated with the volume reduction rate? A pilot study.
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- Adjustable-tip needles versus fixed-tip needles in radiofrequency ablation of symptomatic benign thyroid nodules: a single-center Italian experience.Journal of ultrasound · 2024Observational
- Radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for Bethesda III thyroid nodules without genetic alterations.European thyroid journal · 2024Article
- Radiofrequency ablation as a treatment modality for primary hyperparathyroidism: a systematic literature review.Gland surgery · 2024Review
- Model-Optimizing Radiofrequency Parameters of 3D Finite Element Analysis for Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Analysis and prediction of regrowth in benign thyroid nodules undergoing radiofrequency ablation: a retrospective study with a 5-year follow-up.European radiology · 2023Article
- Choice in Ablative Therapies for Thyroid Nodules.Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2023Review
- Immunocytochemistry Profile of Benign Thyroid Nodules Not Responding to Thermal Ablation: A Retrospective Study.International journal of endocrinology · 2023Article
- Safety and Efficacy of Single-Session Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment for Benign Non-toxic Multinodular Goiter.World journal of surgery · 2022Article
- Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation for calcified benign thyroid nodules: results of over 5 years' follow-up.BMC medical imaging · 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
- Clinical and functional results of radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation in patients with benign thyroid nodules.Saudi medical journal · 2021Article
- Determining an energy threshold for optimal volume reduction of benign thyroid nodules treated by radiofrequency ablation.European radiology · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveRadiofrequency ablation (RFA) was proven as effective in reducing thyroid nodules' volume. However, whether technical procedure aspects could influence the volume reduction rate (VRR) has not been clarified. This retrospective pilot study aimed to analyze the correlation of RFA power, duration, and energy with VRR.
methodsDuring the period from June to December 2018 two primary-care centers treated benign thyroid nodules of adult outpatients according to the same RFA procedure. Technical parameters to be investigated were the following: median power (P
resultsForty-one nodules were included and their 1-year VRR was 66.6%. RFA was performed with a P
conclusionsThis study showed that the energy delivered with RFA is the only technical parameter significantly correlated with the VRR of thyroid nodules.
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