Efficacy and Safety of Radiofrequency Ablation Performed by an Endocrinologist for Benign Thyroid Nodules
International Journal of Thyroidology
;
: 183-186, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-103839
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Radiofrequency ablation has recently been used for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules, with outstanding results. However, in most studies, the procedure was usually performed by a radiologist or surgeon. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation for nodules >2 cm performed by an endocrinologist with several years of experience performing fine-needle aspiration cytology. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
This study was a cross-sectional analysis of 111 patients who received radiofrequency ablation between April 2010 and July 2013. A total of 73 patients with 75 nodules >2 cm in diameter with at least 6 months of follow-up examinations were included.RESULTS:
The mean follow-up period was 11.5 months. The mean nodule volume decreased from 17.0+/-15.3 mL preoperatively to 6.0+/-8.5 mL postoperatively, with a mean volume reduction of 69.7%. There were no major complications, and only 1 patient (1.3%) presented with a minor complication (hemorrhaging of the thyroid parenchyma).CONCLUSION:
Radiofrequency ablation is a safe method for reducing benign thyroid nodules, and is not associated with any major complications.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Thyroid Gland
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Follow-Up Studies
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Thyroid Nodule
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Catheter Ablation
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
International Journal of Thyroidology
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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