Radiofrequency ablation for thyroid nodules in Ecuador: a cross-sectional study.

Cristhian GarciaPaola Solis-PazminoEddy P LincangoAndrea S Cho-TanaLuis FigueroaOscar J PonceJuan P BritoErivelto Volpi

Published in: Thyroid research (2024)

In this first report from Ecuador, we found that RFA may be a feasible alternative for treating benign and malignant thyroid nodules in the short term. Long-term data are needed to evaluate oncologic outcomes in PTMC patients.

Keyphrases

radiofrequency ablation
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
risk factors
prostate cancer
rectal cancer
metabolic syndrome
artificial intelligence
deep learning
robot assisted