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Efficacy of 7 versus 10 mm Active Tips in Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Nodules.
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Background/Objective: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an effective treatment modality for benign thyroid nodules, but several factors can influence the extent of volume reduction. This study compares the effectiveness of 7- versus 10-mm active tips in terms of volume reduction rate (VRR), defined as the percentage decrease in nodule volume after RFA over 12 months. Methods: This retrospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted at an academic U.S. institution from December 2021 to November 2024, and included patients who underwent RFA performed by a single endocrinologist. Patients with benign thyroid nodules were included; those with thyroid cancer or parathyroid adenoma were excluded. Results: We identified 35 patients; females were 91.4%, with a mean age of 50.6 ± 17.5 years. The active tips used were 7 mm ( Conclusion: In thyroid RFA, the 7-mm active tip can achieve better VRRs than the 10-mm tip.
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