Percutaneous thermal ablation for nodular thyroid diseases: An assessment of short-term effects
10.3724/Sp.J.1008.2011.01316
- Author:
Shu-Rong WANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Ultrasound
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Microwave ablation;
Nodular disease;
Radiofrequency ablation;
Thyroid;
Treatment outcome
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2011;32(12):1316-1320
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the short-term effects of ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treatment of thyroid nodules. Methods Totally 104 patients with 289 thyroid nodules underwent ultrasound-guided internal-cooled MWA and bipolar RFA in our department from July 2009 to January 2011. The outcomes of patients were closely assessed for a short-term of 6 months; the thermal ablation-related side-effects and complications were also discussed. Results Focal ultrasound images of the 289 thyroid nodules and the core-biopsy pathology findings of some nodules revealed complete coagulative degeneration of the ablated lesions. Follow-up for 3-6 months showed that sizes of all the nodules decreased to different extents. Only one nodule needed an extra ablation. No severe complications were observed. Conclusion The ultrasound-guided percutaneous MWA and RFA are effective, minimally invasive, easy to perform and can achieve rapid recovery. The methods can be used for out-patients with nodular thyroid diseases.
