ArticleJournal of the Endocrine Society2021
Safety and Efficacy of Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules-Expanding Treatment Options in the United States.
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- Development and validation of a multi-parametric energy density optimization algorithm for microwave ablation of benign thyroid nodules: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
- Predictors of early complete nodule shrinkage in symptomatic benign thyroid nodules treated with radiofrequency ablation with or without sclerotherapy: a retrospective study.European radiology · 2025Article
- Ultrasound-Guided Microwave Ablation for Autonomous Hyperfunctioning Thyroid Nodule in a Child.Indian journal of pediatrics · 2025Article
- A novel hybrid deep learning approach combining deep feature attention and statistical validation for enhanced thyroid ultrasound segmentation.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Predictors of Initial Response of Thyroid Nodules Treated With RFA, a Multi-Endocrinology Centers Experience From the United States.Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2025Article
- Complications of ultrasound-guided thermal ablation of thyroid nodules and associated risk factors: an experience from 9667 cases.European radiology · 2025Article
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- Trends in thyroid function following radiofrequency ablation of benign, nonfunctioning thyroid nodules: A single institution review.American journal of surgery · 2024Article
- Outcomes of Radiofrequency Ablation for Autonomously Functioning Thyroid Adenomas-Mayo Clinic Experience.Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2024Article
- Efficacy of radiofrequency ablation for treatment of toxic thyroid nodules-a narrative review.Gland surgery · 2024Review
- Clinical outcomes and tumor microenvironment response to radiofrequency ablation therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Gland surgery · 2024Article
- 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 Cervical Thyroid Cancer Metastases-Experience of Endocrinology Practices in the United States.Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2023Article
- Radiofrequency ablation as a novel modality in the USA for treating toxic thyroid nodules: case series and literature review.Gland surgery · 2022Article
- A New Perspective for Predicting the Therapeutic Success of RFA in Solid BTNs: Quantitative Initial RFA Ratio by Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Article
- Management of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury During Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules.AACE clinical case reportsArticle
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Abstract
contextRadiofrequency ablation (RFA) has only recently gained popularity in the United States for treatment of thyroid nodules (TNs), with a limited number of patients having undergone the procedure in this country.
objectiveTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of RFA of TNs performed in an outpatient setting in the United States.
methodsThis is a retrospective, single-center study of 53 patients who underwent RFA of 58 TNs between November 2018 and January 2021. The reduction in volume of nodule, cosmetic and symptomatic improvement, effect on thyroid function, and complications following RFA were assessed.
resultsEleven out of 53 patients were excluded from the analysis. A total of 47 benign TNs (23 nonfunctioning thyroid nodules [NFTNs] and 24 autonomously functioning thyroid nodules [AFTNs]), were assessed after RFA. The median reduction in volume was 70.8% after a median follow-up period of 109 days, with symptomatic and cosmetic improvement (
conclusionRFA is a safe and efficacious treatment for symptomatic NFTNs and AFTNs in our population and is especially effective for smaller nodules. RFA should be considered an alternative for TNs in patients who cannot or do not want to undergo surgery.
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