Title
Radiofrequency Ablation and Autonomous Functioning Thyroid Nodules: Review of the Current Literature
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Laryngoscope
Abstract
Autonomously functioning thyroid nodules (AFTNs) have long been treated with either surgery or radioactive iodine (RAI). Being an invasive procedure, even thyroid lobectomy for this condition is associated with complications such as anesthesia side effects, scarring, iatrogenic hypothyroidism, and injury to other structures. Similarly, RAI is associated with hypothyroidism and may require multiple courses. Therefore, minimally invasive techniques such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are being advocated as an alternative treatment for AFTNs. To date, only few studies have been published on this topic and are largely on European and Asian populations. The aim of this review is to assess the efficacy and safety of RFA as a potential alternative for treatment of AFTNs compared to conventional surgery and radioiodine.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.29811
Publication Date
Fall 8-10-2021
Recommended Citation
Muhammad H, Tehreem A, Russell JO, Tufano RP. Radiofrequency Ablation and Autonomous Functioning Thyroid Nodules: Review of the Current Literature. Laryngoscope. 2021 Aug 10. doi: 10.1002/lary.29811. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34375454.