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, vol.39, no.4, pp.961-8, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00268-014-2896-1
  • Journal Name: World journal of surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.961-8
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.