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01-07-2014 | Vascular And Interventional Radiology

Vascular and interventional radiology radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers: literature review

Authors: Irene Chiara De Bernardi, Chiara Floridi, Alessandra Muollo, Roberta Giacchero, Gian Lorenzo Dionigi, Alfonso Reginelli, Gianluca Gatta, Vito Cantisani, Roberto Grassi, Luca Brunese, Gianpaolo Carrafiello

Published in: La radiologia medica | Issue 7/2014

Abstract

Thermal radiofrequency ablation is a relatively new, minimally invasive modality employed as an alternative to surgery in patients with benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers. Different recommendations are necessary for the optimal use of radiofrequency ablation for thyroid nodules. These recommendations are based on a comprehensive analysis of the current literature, the results of multicenter studies, and expert consensus.

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Title: Vascular and interventional radiology radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers: literature review
Authors: Irene Chiara De Bernardi
Chiara Floridi
Alessandra Muollo
Roberta Giacchero
Gian Lorenzo Dionigi
Alfonso Reginelli
Gianluca Gatta
Vito Cantisani
Roberto Grassi
Luca Brunese
Gianpaolo Carrafiello
Publication date: 01-07-2014
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: La radiologia medica / Issue 7/2014
Print ISSN: 0033-8362
Electronic ISSN: 1826-6983
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11547-014-0411-2

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