Effects of energy-based ablation on thyroid function in treating benign thyroid nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Whether thyroid function would be affected by ablation remains controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of energy-based ablation on thyroid function in treating benign thyroid nodules. Methods EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Sci...

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Main Authors: Yuan Fei, Yuxuan Qiu, Dong Huang, Zhichao Xing, Zhe Li, Anping Su, Jingqiang Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hyperthermia
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02656736.2020.1806362