Efficacy and Safety of Radiofrequency Ablation Performed by an Endocrinologist for Benign Thyroid Nodules.
10.11106/ijt.2015.8.2.183
- Author:
Tae Hyun KIM
1
;
Se Mi KIM
;
Ah Lon JUNG
;
Seung Ki MOON
;
Dong Hoon YANG
;
Cheol Min PARK
;
Shin Hyoung JO
;
Dae Won PARK
;
Seok Ho SEO
;
Seung Hyun LEE
;
Jong Taek KIM
;
Soonho KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Endocrinology, Kwangju Christian Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. lorang13@naver.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Radiofrequency ablation;
Thyroid;
Benign;
Nodule;
Endocrinologist
- MeSH:
Biopsy, Fine-Needle;
Catheter Ablation*;
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Thyroid Gland*;
Thyroid Nodule*
- From:International Journal of Thyroidology
2015;8(2):183-186
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Radiofrequency ablation has recently been used for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules, with outstanding results. However, in most studies, the procedure was usually performed by a radiologist or surgeon. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation for nodules >2 cm performed by an endocrinologist with several years of experience performing fine-needle aspiration cytology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional analysis of 111 patients who received radiofrequency ablation between April 2010 and July 2013. A total of 73 patients with 75 nodules >2 cm in diameter with at least 6 months of follow-up examinations were included. RESULTS: The mean follow-up period was 11.5 months. The mean nodule volume decreased from 17.0+/-15.3 mL preoperatively to 6.0+/-8.5 mL postoperatively, with a mean volume reduction of 69.7%. There were no major complications, and only 1 patient (1.3%) presented with a minor complication (hemorrhaging of the thyroid parenchyma). CONCLUSION: Radiofrequency ablation is a safe method for reducing benign thyroid nodules, and is not associated with any major complications.
