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Thermal ablation for benign thyroid nodules: radiofrequency and laser.

Abstract
Although ethanol ablation has been successfully used to treat cystic thyroid nodules, this procedure is less effective when the thyroid nodules are solid. Radiofrequency (RF) ablation, a newer procedure used to treat malignant liver tumors, has been valuable in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules regardless of the extent of the solid component. This article reviews the basic physics, techniques, applications, results, and complications of thyroid RF ablation, in comparison to laser ablation.
AuthorsJung Hwan Baek, Jeong Hyun Lee, Roberto Valcavi, Claudio M Pacella, Hyunchul Rhim, Dong Gyu Na
JournalKorean journal of radiology (Korean J Radiol) 2011 Sep-Oct Vol. 12 Issue 5 Pg. 525-40 ISSN: 2005-8330 [Electronic] Korea (South)
PMID21927553 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
Topics
  • Catheter Ablation (methods)
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy (methods)
  • Thyroid Nodule (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
  • Ultrasonography

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