Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: Basic Principles and Clinical Application

Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: Basic Principles and Clinical Application

Radiofrequency (RF) ablation has been gaining popularity as a minimally invasive treatment for benign thyroid nodules regardless of the extent of the solid component. RF ablation of benign nodules demonstrated volume reductions of 33–58% after one month and 51–85% after six months, while solving nod...

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Main Authors: Ji Hoon Shin, Jung Hwan Baek, Eun Ju Ha, Jeong Hyun Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/919650
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spelling doaj-a6dd6e0ba754450bafbf1b0a54479edf2020-11-24T22:48:17ZengHindawi LimitedInternational Journal of Endocrinology1687-83371687-83452012-01-01201210.1155/2012/919650919650Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: Basic Principles and Clinical ApplicationJi Hoon Shin0Jung Hwan Baek1Eun Ju Ha2Jeong Hyun Lee3Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 138-736, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 138-736, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 138-736, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 138-736, Republic of KoreaRadiofrequency (RF) ablation has been gaining popularity as a minimally invasive treatment for benign thyroid nodules regardless of the extent of the solid component. RF ablation of benign nodules demonstrated volume reductions of 33–58% after one month and 51–85% after six months, while solving nodule-related clinical problems. RF ablation has recently shown positive short-term results for locoregional control as well as symptom improvement in patients with recurrent thyroid cancers. This paper reviews the basic physics, indications, patient preparation, devices, procedures, clinical results, and complications of RF ablation.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/919650
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Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: Basic Principles and Clinical Application
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description Radiofrequency (RF) ablation has been gaining popularity as a minimally invasive treatment for benign thyroid nodules regardless of the extent of the solid component. RF ablation of benign nodules demonstrated volume reductions of 33–58% after one month and 51–85% after six months, while solving nodule-related clinical problems. RF ablation has recently shown positive short-term results for locoregional control as well as symptom improvement in patients with recurrent thyroid cancers. This paper reviews the basic physics, indications, patient preparation, devices, procedures, clinical results, and complications of RF ablation.
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