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Observational studyJournal of ultrasound2024

Adjustable-tip needles versus fixed-tip needles in radiofrequency ablation of symptomatic benign thyroid nodules: a single-center Italian experience.

Mattia Rossi, Letizia Meomartino, Loredana Pagano, Giulia Follini, Sara Garberoglio, Mauro Maccario, Ruth Rossetto Giaccherino, Roberto Garberoglio

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Observational study in Journal of ultrasound, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Mattia RossiEndocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti n.14, 10126, Turin, Italy. mattia.rossi@unito.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8792-5334
Letizia MeomartinoEndocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti n.14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Loredana PaganoEndocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti n.14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Giulia FolliniEndocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti n.14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Sara GarberoglioThyroid Multidisciplinary Center, Humanitas Cellini, Turin, Italy.
Mauro MaccarioEndocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti n.14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Ruth Rossetto GiaccherinoEndocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti n.14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Roberto GarberoglioEndocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti n.14, 10126, Turin, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeIn this retrospective, observational study we aim to compare the outcomes of the RFA treatment of benign thyroid nodules, carried out respectively with the standard fixed-needle approach (FTN) and the adjustable-tip needle technique (ATN), considered a more tailored, quicker and easier technical approach.

methodsWe enrolled 36 patients who underwent RFA treatment of symptomatic, benign, thyroid nodule, 18 with the ATN and 18 with the FTN approach, respectively. Data about absolute volume reduction, volume reduction rate (VRR) and success rate (defined as VRR ≥ 50%), after 1, 3 and 6 months of follow-up were compared.

resultsOur study suggested no substantial difference between the approaches, up to 6 months of follow-up, both in terms of absolute reduction (p = 0.27) and VRR (p = 0.14). These results were confirmed when the success rates, both in terms of 50%-reduction (p = 0.12) and absolute reduction (p = 0.42), was considered. Only at the 6-month evaluation, the FTN procedure showed a better success rate, yet without statistical significance (88.9% vs. 61.1%, p = 0.12). No difference emerged both in terms of patients' satisfaction and safety.

conclusionOur small experience suggested no substantial difference between ATN and FTN, in terms of outcomes. On the other hand, ATN was considered to be more straightforward and could consequently allow for a shorter operator learning curve.

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NeedlesRadiofrequency AblationThyroid NoduleAdultAgedEquipment DesignFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansItalyMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAdjustable-tip needleBenign thyroid noduleMinimally-invasive thyroid treatmentRadiofrequency ablation

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