Complications and preventive measures after thyroid ablation

VernacularTitle:甲状腺消融术后并发症及防治措施
Author: Jianfeng SANG ¹ ; Kehao CHEN ; Lulu ZHENG ; Linghui DAI ; Yixuan LI ; Jiabo QIN ; Liu YANG
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1. 南京鼓楼医院甲状腺外科，南京　210008
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Thyroid thermal ablation; Ablation complications; Ultrasound; Benign thyroid nodule; Thyroid cancer
From: Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2025;19(4):487-490
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Thermal ablation (TA) is a widely applied minimally invasive treatment for benign thyroid nodules and low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma. Compared to conventional surgery, TA offers advantages such as minimal trauma, rapid recovery, and no scarring. However, this procedure may lead to various complications, including intraoperative pain, nerve injury, hemorrhage, tracheal injury, skin burns, vasovagal reactions, nodule rupture, and thyroid dysfunction. Although TA demonstrates excellent safety and efficacy, further standardization of procedural protocols is necessary to minimize the incidence of complications.