Published August 2017
| Version v1
Journal article
Thyroid radiofrequency ablation: Updates on innovative devices and techniques
Creators
- 1. Dept. of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul (Korea, Republic of)
- 2. Dept. of Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology Section, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville (United States)
Description
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a well-known, effective, and safe method for treating benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers. Thyroid-dedicated devices and basic techniques for thyroid RFA were introduced by the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology (KSThR) in 2012. Thyroid RFA has now been adopted worldwide, with subsequent advances in devices and techniques. To optimize the treatment efficacy and patient safety, understanding the basic and advanced RFA techniques and selecting the optimal treatment strategy are critical. The goal of this review is to therefore provide updates and analysis of current devices and advanced techniques for RFA treatment of benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Korean Journal of Radiology
- Journal Volume
- 18
- Journal Issue
- 4
- Series
- 57 refs, 6 figs, 1 tab
- Journal Page Range
- p. 615-623
- ISSN
- 1229-6929
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Korea, Republic of
- Country of Input or Organization
- Korea, Republic of
- INIS RN
- 48066604
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- ABLATION; NEOPLASMS; OPTIMIZATION; SAFETY; THYROID
- Descriptors DEC
- BODY; DISEASES; ENDOCRINE GLANDS; GLANDS; ORGANS