Radiofrequency ablation of benign symptomatic thyroid nodules: prospective safety and efficacy study.

UĞURLU M. Ü., Uprak K., Akpinar I. N., Attaallah W., Yegen C., Gulluoglu B. M.

World journal of surgery, cilt.39, sa.4, ss.961-8, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 39 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00268-014-2896-1
  • Dergi Adı: World journal of surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.961-8
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a relatively novel procedure in the management of benign nodular goiter. This study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided percutaneous RFA for benign symptomatic thyroid nodules as an alternative to surgery.