Single session treatment of benign thyroid nodules with radiofrecuency ablation: results at 6 months in 17 patients

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Familiar ◽  
Salome Merino ◽  
Tomas Ganado ◽  
Ines Jimenez ◽  
Concepcion Sanabria
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Benign Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Benign Thyroid

Single-session high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation for benign thyroid nodules: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 759-771
Author(s):  
Eleftherios Spartalis ◽  
Sotirios P. Karagiannis ◽  
Nikolaos Plakopitis ◽  
Maria Anna Theodori ◽  
Dimosthenis Chrysikos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Focused Ultrasound ◽  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Hifu Ablation ◽  
Benign Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Benign Thyroid

Evaluation of Ethanol Injection, Radiofrequency Ablation, and Levothyroxine Therapy in the Management of Benign Thyroid Nodules

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Arefzadeh ◽  
hossein ghanaati ◽  
Mahsa Alborzi Avankai ◽  
Alireza Abrishami ◽  
Hamidreza Niazkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Volume Reduction ◽  
The Other ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Ethanol Injection ◽  
Injection Group ◽  
Benign Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Benign Thyroid

Abstract Background: Thyroid nodules are a common clinical finding. Even though there are various accepted treatments for the benign thyroid nodules, there are alternative methods for managing these patients with fewer expenses and also minimum complications. This study aims to compare the volume decline of radiofrequency (RF) ablation and single-session ethanol ablation (EA) and the effects of levothyroxine therapy for benign thyroid nodule treatment.Materials: In this clinical trial, 90 patients with benign thyroid nodules in different centers in Tehran, Iran, from December 6, 2018, to December 6, 2019, were included. Patients who had met the inclusion criteria were selected and randomly allocated into three groups (each of 30) of a single session of radiofrequency ablation (Group 1), a single session of ethanol injection (Group 2), or a 6-month LT4 treatment (Group 3). Thyroid tests, including TSH, T4, T3, anti-TPO, T3RU, and serum Calcitonin level, were recorded at baseline and again at 1, 3, and six months. Nodule volume was also assessed through sonography at baseline and the other checkpoints.Results: The mean volume reduction after 6 months of intervention for ethanol injection group, radiofrequency ablation group, and LT4 treatment group were 72.2%, 83.4%, and 21.8%, respectively. There was a significant relationship between mean volume reduction and months (1, 3, and six) (P<0.001).Conclusions: Although radiofrequency ablation therapy is the best modality for managing benign thyroid nodules in our study, it is more expensive than the other modalities despite comparable therapeutic effects.

scholarly journals Detection of the Single-Session Complete Ablation Rate by Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound during Ultrasound-Guided Laser Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Prospective Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuhua Ma ◽  
Ping Zhou ◽  
Xiaomin Wu ◽  
Shuangming Tian ◽  
Yongfeng Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Ablation Rate ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Complete Ablation ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Benign Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Benign Thyroid

This study aimed to investigate the single-session complete ablation rate of ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation (LA) for benign thyroid nodules. LA was performed in 90 patients with 118 benign thyroid nodules. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) was used to evaluate complete nodule ablation one day after ablation. Thyroid nodule volumes, thyroid functions, clinical symptoms and complications were evaluated 1, 3, 6, 12, and 18 months after ablation. Results showed that all benign thyroid nodules successfully underwent LA. The single-session complete ablation rates for nodules with maximum diameters ≤2 cm, 2-3 cm and ≥3 cm were 93.4%, 70.3% and 61.1%, respectively. All nodule volumes significantly decreased than that one day after ablation (P<0.05); at the final evaluation, the volume decreased from6.16±5.21 mL to0.05±0.01 mL. Thyroid functions did not show significant differences at one month after ablation compared with that before (P>0.05). Three patients had obvious pain during ablation; one (1.1%) had recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, but the voice returned to normal within 6 months after treatment. Thus, ultrasound-guided LA can effectively inactivate benign thyroid nodules. LA is a potentially viable minimally invasive treatment that offers good cosmetic effects.

scholarly journals Long-Term Efficacy of a Single Session of RFA for Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Longitudinal 5-Year Observational Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 104 (9) ◽  
pp. 3751-3756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurilio Deandrea ◽  
Pierpaolo Trimboli ◽  
Francesca Garino ◽  
Alberto Mormile ◽  
Gabriella Magliona ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Term Efficacy ◽  
Nodule Volume ◽  
Benign Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Benign Thyroid

Abstract Context Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of benign thyroid nodules has been gaining consensus. However, no solid information on its long-term efficacy is available. Objective To analyze the long-term results of single-session RFA. Design Retrospective longitudinal observational study. Setting Primary care center. Patients or Other Participants Adult outpatients who underwent a single-session RFA and posttreatment follow-up of least 3 years. Intervention Ultrasound-guided RFA was performed after local anesthesia by “moving-shot” technique. RFA was performed with a median power of 55W and a median time of 14 minutes with an internally cooled 18-gauge electrode with an active 10-mm tip. Main Outcome Measures Objective (trend of nodule volume) and subjective (compressive and cosmetic concerns) response to RFA were evaluated. Continuous variables were analyzed by the Wilcoxon and ANOVA test and their correlations by using the Spearman test. Categorical variables were compared by Pearson χ2 test. Results Two hundred and fifteen patients were included. An early significant reduction of nodule volume was found at 1 year, lasting up to 5 years. A 67% nodule shrinkage was observed at the end of the observation period. The best response was recorded in nodules below 10 mL (79% reduction early and 81% at 5 years). Patients’ symptoms were significantly reduced. Conclusions This study, by demonstrating a durable shrinkage of benign thyroid nodules treated by RFA with an improvement of subjective symptoms, establishes the reliability of RFA as alternative to surgery in the management of thyroid nodules, thus representing a remarkable novelty for clinical practice.

scholarly journals Efficacy and safety of single-session radiofrequency ablation for benign thyroid nodules of different sizes: a retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 1082-1089
Author(s):  
Wei-Che Lin ◽  
Na-Ning Kan ◽  
Hsiu-Ling Chen ◽  
Sheng-Dean Luo ◽  
Yu-Cheng Tung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Benign Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Benign Thyroid

Single-session treatment of benign thyroid nodules with radiofrequency ablation: Results at 6 months in 24 patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-171
Author(s):  
Cristina Familiar Casado ◽  
Salomé Merino Menendez ◽  
Tomás Ganado Diaz ◽  
Raquel Pallarés Gasulla ◽  
Mario Pazos Guerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Benign Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Benign Thyroid

scholarly journals Pilot study of single-session radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules in Singapore

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-279
Author(s):  
Elvin YT Lim ◽  
Sum Leong ◽  
Harold HW Heah ◽  
Jeremy CF Ng ◽  
Chiaw Ling Chng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Benign Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Benign Thyroid
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