Ethanol Ablation of the Thyroid Nodules: 2018 Consensus Statement by the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology

Author: Soo Yeon HAHN ¹ ; Jung Hee SHIN ; Dong Gyu NA ; Eun Joo HA ; Hye Shin AHN ; Hyun Kyung LIM ; Jeong Hyun LEE ; Jeong Seon PARK ; Ji hoon KIM ; Jin Yong SUNG ; Joon Hyung LEE ; Jung Hwan BAEK ; Jung Hyun YOON ; Jung Suk SIM ; Kwang Hwi LEE ; Seon Mi BAEK ; So Lyung JUNG ; Yeo Koon KIM ; Yoon Jung CHOI ;
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1. Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jhshin11@skku.edu
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Thyroid; Thyroid neoplasm; Ethanol ablation; Minimally invasive therapy; Guidelines
MeSH: Advisory Committees; Consensus; Ethanol; Expert Testimony; Thyroid Gland; Thyroid Neoplasms; Thyroid Nodule
From:Korean Journal of Radiology 2019;20(4):609-620
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Minimally invasive treatment of symptomatic thyroid nodules is now commonplace. Ethanol ablation (EA) of thyroid cystic nodules has been performed since the 1990s, but there is no global consensus or guideline. Although various limitations of EA have been described, recommendations for practical application are necessary. Therefore, the Task Force Committee of the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology initiated the present consensus statement and here we provide recommendations for the role of EA in the management of symptomatic thyroid nodules. These recommendations are based on evidence to date from the literature and expert opinion.