Current guidelines for the application of radiofrequency ablation for thyroid nodules: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Thyroid nodules are frequently incidentally found on physical exam or imaging for an unrelated work-up. Although surgery remains the gold standard for treating symptomatic benign and/or malignant thyroid nodules, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment option for high risk patients and those who decline surgery. The novel application of RFA to treat thyroid disease was originally described for symptomatic, benign thyroid nodules. Since then, several studies have tried to expand its indication to treat primary and recurrent well-differentiated thyroid cancer. The high success rates and the low complication profile, has allowed for quick adoption of RFA as a treatment option for well-selected patients with benign thyroid no

SUBMITTER: Lui MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10839702 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature