Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules : Basic Principles and Clinical Application
Joint Authors
Ha, Eun Ju
Lee, Jeong Hyun
Baek, Jung Hwan
Shin, Ji Hoon
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Radiofrequency (RF) ablation has been gaining popularity as a minimally invasive treatment for benign thyroid nodules regardless of the extent of the solid component.
RF ablation of benign nodules demonstrated volume reductions of 33–58% after one month and 51–85% after six months, while solving nodule-related clinical problems.
RF ablation has recently shown positive short-term results for locoregional control as well as symptom improvement in patients with recurrent thyroid cancers.
This paper reviews the basic physics, indications, patient preparation, devices, procedures, clinical results, and complications of RF ablation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shin, Ji Hoon& Baek, Jung Hwan& Ha, Eun Ju& Lee, Jeong Hyun. 2012. Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules : Basic Principles and Clinical Application. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shin, Ji Hoon…[et al.]. Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules : Basic Principles and Clinical Application. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shin, Ji Hoon& Baek, Jung Hwan& Ha, Eun Ju& Lee, Jeong Hyun. Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules : Basic Principles and Clinical Application. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508162
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508162