Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Microwave Ablation for Solid Benign Thyroid Nodules: Comparison of MWA versus Control Group

Background. The aim of this research is to investigate the feasibility of percutaneous ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) for benign solid thyroid nodules. Methods. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation was performed for 90 benign solid thyroid nodules in 75 patients. The volume...

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Published in:International Journal of Endocrinology 2017-01, Vol.2017 (2017), p.1-7
Main Authors: Wenjun Wu, Xiaohua Gong, Qi Zhou, Xiong Chen, Xiaojun Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ablation
Ablation (Surgery)
Care and treatment
Cellular biology
Clinical Study
Comparative analysis
Diagnosis
Electrocardiography
Endocrinology
Hormones
Males
Methods
Thyroid diseases
Thyroid gland
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Background. The aim of this research is to investigate the feasibility of percutaneous ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) for benign solid thyroid nodules. Methods. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation was performed for 90 benign solid thyroid nodules in 75 patients. The volume changes of the nodules were evaluated before and after microwave ablation, and the cosmetic grading and clinical symptoms were assessed as well. Results. The volume of all the 90 benign thyroid nodules obviously decreased after microwave ablation at 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month follow-ups (p
ISSN:1687-8337
1687-8345
DOI:10.1155/2017/9724090