Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation: Updates on Innovative Devices and Techniques.
10.3348/kjr.2017.18.4.615
- Author:
Hye Sun PARK
1
;
Jung Hwan BAEK
;
Auh Whan PARK
;
Sae Rom CHUNG
;
Young Jun CHOI
;
Jeong Hyun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea. radbaek@naver.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Radiofrequency ablation;
Thyroid nodules;
Technique;
Ultrasound;
Thermal ablation
- MeSH:
Catheter Ablation*;
Methods;
Patient Safety;
Thyroid Gland*;
Thyroid Neoplasms;
Thyroid Nodule;
Treatment Outcome;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2017;18(4):615-623
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a well-known, effective, and safe method for treating benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers. Thyroid-dedicated devices and basic techniques for thyroid RFA were introduced by the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology (KSThR) in 2012. Thyroid RFA has now been adopted worldwide, with subsequent advances in devices and techniques. To optimize the treatment efficacy and patient safety, understanding the basic and advanced RFA techniques and selecting the optimal treatment strategy are critical. The goal of this review is to therefore provide updates and analysis of current devices and advanced techniques for RFA treatment of benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers.
