Use of Radiofrequency Ablation in Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Literature Review and Updates

Successful thermal ablation using radiofrequency has been reported in various tumors including liver or kidney tumors. Nonsurgical minimally invasive ablative therapy such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been reported to be a safe and efficient treatment option in managing symptomatic cold thyr...

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Published in:International Journal of Endocrinology 2013-01, Vol.2013 (2013), p.670-676-079
Main Authors: Wong, Kai-Pun, Lang, Brian Hung-Hin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ablation
Ablation (Surgery)
Analysis
Care and treatment
Cold
Electrodes
Endocrinology
Heat
Patients
Radiofrequency ablation
Review
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid diseases
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Successful thermal ablation using radiofrequency has been reported in various tumors including liver or kidney tumors. Nonsurgical minimally invasive ablative therapy such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been reported to be a safe and efficient treatment option in managing symptomatic cold thyroid nodules or hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules. Pressure and cosmetic symptoms have been shown to be significantly improved both in the short and long terms after RFA. For hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules, RFA is indicated for whom surgery or radioiodine are not indicated or ineffective or for those who refuse surgery or radio-iodine. Improvement of thyroid function with decreased need for antithyroid medications has been reported. Complication rate is relatively low. By reviewing the current literature, we reported its efficacy and complications and compared the efficacy of RFA relative to other ablative options such as ethanol ablation and laser ablation.
ISSN:1687-8337
1687-8345
DOI:10.1155/2013/428363