Radiofrequency Ablation Compared to Surgery for the Treatment of Benign Thyroid Nodules

Objective. Benign thyroid nodules are a common occurrence whose only remedy, in case of symptoms, has always been surgery until the advent of new techniques, such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA). This study aimed at evaluating RFA efficacy, tolerability, and costs and comparing them to hemithyroide...

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Main Authors: Stella Bernardi, Chiara Dobrinja, Bruno Fabris, Gabriele Bazzocchi, Nicoletta Sabato, Veronica Ulcigrai, Massimo Giacca, Enrica Barro, Nicolò De Manzini, Fulvio Stacul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/934595