Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency, microwave and laser ablation for treating papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA), microwave ablation (MWA) and laser ablation (LA) for treating papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC). Materials and methods: PUBMED and EMBASE were searched for studies on the efficacy and safety of RFA, MWA and LA fo...

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Published in:	International Journal of Hyperthermia
Main Authors:	Mengying Tong, Shuang Li, Yulong Li, Ying Li, Yue Feng, Ying Che
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Subjects:	papillary thyroid microcarcinoma radiofrequency ablation microwave ablation laser ablation ultrasound
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02656736.2019.1700559