Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma in patients aged 55 years or older: a retrospective study.

Hongying HeQing SongYu LanLin Yan Jing XiaoYan ZhangYukun Luo

Published in: International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group (2021)

Our study suggests that radiofrequency ablation is a safe and effective option for low-risk PTMC in patients aged 55 years or older who are at a high risk of general anesthesia and postoperative complications or those who refuse surgery.

Keyphrases

radiofrequency ablation
papillary thyroid
end stage renal disease
lymph node metastasis
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
physical activity
squamous cell carcinoma
minimally invasive
patient reported outcomes
coronary artery disease
coronary artery bypass