scholarly journals Treatment efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous bipolar radiofrequency ablation for benign thyroid nodules

2016 ◽  
Vol 89 (1059) ◽  
pp. 20150858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-long Li ◽  
Hui-Xiong Xu ◽  
Feng Lu ◽  
Wen-wen Yue ◽  
Li-ping Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Treatment Efficacy ◽  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Bipolar Radiofrequency ◽  
Benign Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Benign Thyroid

scholarly journals Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation for benign thyroid nodules in patients with previous thyroid lobectomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Yan ◽  
Mingbo Zhang ◽  
Fang Xie ◽  
Jun Ma ◽  
Jing Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Symptom Score ◽  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Thyroid Lobectomy ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Benign Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Benign Thyroid

Abstract Background Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is recommended for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules. However, data on the clinical role of RFA for benign thyroid nodules in patients with history of thyroid lobectomy are insufficient. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for benign thyroid nodules in patients who had previously undergoing thyroid lobectomy. Methods From May 2015 to October 2018, a total of 20 patients (19 females, 1 male, mean age 49.50 ± 14.26 years, range 22–74 years) with 20 benign thyroid nodules (mean volume 15.04 ± 21.17 ml, range 0.40–69.67 ml) who had undergone previous thyroid lobectomy were included in this retrospective study. Patients were followed up at 3, 6, 12 months after RFA and every 12 months thereafter by ultrasound, clinical evaluation and thyroid function. Volume, volume reduction rate (VRR), symptom score and cosmetic score were evaluated. Results During the mean follow-up time of 21.24 ± 16.41 months, the mean nodule volume decreased significantly from 15.04 ± 21.17 ml to 1.29 ± 1.17 ml (P = 0.018) with a mean VRR of 85.41 ± 12.17%. Therapeutic success was achieved in a single session for all thyroid nodules. The symptom score (P = 0.001) and cosmetic score (P = 0.001) were both significantly reduced at the last follow-up. The levels of free triiodothyronine (fT3), free thyroxine (fT4) and thyroid stimulating hormone were not significantly different at the last follow-up from those prior to treatment (all P > 0.05). No life-threatening complications or sequelae occurred after RFA. Conclusions As a minimally invasive modality, RFA was a safe, effective, and thyroid function-preserving option for patients with symptomatic benign thyroid nodules after a previous lobectomy.

Efficacy and Safety of Radiofrequency Ablation Performed by an Endocrinologist for Benign Thyroid Nodules

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae Hyun Kim ◽  
Se-Mi Kim ◽  
Ah-Lon Jung ◽  
Seung Ki Moon ◽  
Dong Hoon Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Benign Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Benign Thyroid
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