In the past 30 years, there has been a substantial rise in the detection of thyroid nodules.
Largely asymptomatic, thyroid nodules are most often incidental findings that typically pose …

With the widespread use of sensitive imaging techniques, which include neck visualization,
a conspicuous number of thyroid nodules emerge and demand attention. Most lesions are …

Context Thermal ablative techniques of the thyroid have recently gained clinical traction as a
therapeutic alternative that provides symptomatic relief and confers potential advantages …

Background: The primary goal of this interdisciplinary consensus statement is to provide a
framework for the safe adoption and implementation of ablation technologies for benign …

Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been recently adopted into the practice of
thyroidology in the United States, although its use as an alternative to traditional thyroid …

Objective: To report more than 5-year outcomes of ultrasound-guided thermal ablation (TA)
for patients with solitary low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) in a large …

Background: Multiple ultrasound-based risk stratification systems (RSSs) for thyroid nodules
are used worldwide. Variations in structure, performance, and recommendations are …

Context Ultrasound (US)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been considered as an
alternative to surgery or active surveillance for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) …

Graphical abstract Abstract Minimalistic management options such as active surveillance
and thyroid lobectomy are increasingly being accepted as reasonable management options …

Importance Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has gained increasing interest as a minimally
invasive procedure to treat low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Considering the …