Introduction Although radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a safe and effective treatment for benign thyroid nodules[1, 2], the proximity of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) to the posterior part of the thyroid gland in the tracheoesophageal groove[3] puts it at risk...
Abstract ContextRadiofrequency ablation (RFA) has only recently gained popularity in the United States for treatment of thyroid nodules (TNs), with a limited number of patients having undergone the procedure in this country. ObjectiveTo evaluate the safety and...
Abstract Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of thyroid nodules is a non-mainstream treatment option for benign thyroid nodules. Studies in Asia and Europe (1) have demonstrated RFA to be an effective outpatient alternative to surgery, however, these...
A recent study of 215 patients who received RFA for thyroid nodules and were followed for 5 years was recently published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. All patients with a confirmed diagnosis of a benign thyroid nodule received 1 treatment of...
Ultrasound guided FNA of the parathyroid gland can help localize and diagnose parathyroid nodules or adenomas. Several studies have reported excellent safety with minimal or no complications with this procedure. The use of a smaller needle size used during the biopsy...
