Efficacy and safety of single-session radiofrequency ablation for intrathoracic goiter: preliminary results and short-term evaluation
| Autor: | Wen-Chieh Chen, Meng-Hsiang Chen, Wei-Chih Chen, Yen-Hsiang Chang, Sheng-Dean Luo, Jung Hwan Baek, Shun-Yu Chi, Yan-Ye Su, Hsiu-Ling Chen, Pi-Ling Chiang, Wei-Che Lin, Yu-Cheng Tung, Chen-Kai Chou |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | International Journal of Hyperthermia, Vol 38, Iss 1, Pp 976-984 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 1464-5157 0265-6736 |
| Popis: | Background An intrathoracic goiter (ITG) is defined as a thyroid extension below the sternal notch. Compared to cervical goiters, surgery for ITG is more challenging, with a higher risk of an extracervical approach. Ultrasound (US)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive treatment modality. The purpose of this study was to prospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of RFA in patients with ITG. Methods From a total of 324 patients who underwent thyroid RFA at a single medical center, 15 patients (mean age 52.2 years; 73.3% female) with 16 ITGs were included and classified into three grades and three types using the cross-section imaging CT system. Clinical features and demographics, degree of extension, RFA details, goiter volume, and complications were analyzed. Results Mean pre- and post-RFA goiter volumes as measured by US were 106.62 ± 61.82 and 25.09 ± 14.22 mL respectively, with a volume reduction rate (VRR) of 75.5% (p |
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