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Comparison of two methods of surgical treatment and radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules
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Hojat Ebrahiminik *1    , Hossein Chegeni2 , Haleh Chehrehgosha3 , Bahareh Shateri3 |
1- Department of Interventional Radiology and Radiation Sciences Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences. , dr_ebrahiminik@yahoo.com
2- Tirad Imaging Institute, Tehran, Iran.
3- Hazrat Rasool Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. |
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Benign thyroid nodules are among the most common endocrine disorders, potentially causing compressive symptoms or cosmetic concerns. The two main therapeutic approaches for managing these nodules are thyroid surgery and radiofrequency ablation (RFA). While surgery is considered the standard method with high efficacy in nodule removal, it carries potential risks such as postoperative complications, prolonged hospitalization, and scarring. In contrast, RFA, as a minimally invasive technique, offers advantages including reduced risk of complications, preservation of normal thyroid function, shorter recovery time, and minimal scarring. Based on current evidence, RFA can be considered a safe and effective treatment option for patients with benign thyroid nodules.
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| Keywords: Thyroid nodule. radiofrequency ablation, surgery. |
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Received: 2025/01/31 | Accepted: 2025/02/5 | Published: 2025/01/31
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