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

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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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  1. University of Insubria, Varese, Italy

    Irene Chiara De Bernardi, Chiara Floridi, Alessandra Muollo, Gian Lorenzo Dionigi & Gianpaolo Carrafiello

  2. University of Milan, Milan, Italy

    Roberta Giacchero

  3. Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy

    Alfonso Reginelli & Gianluca Gatta

  4. University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy

    Vito Cantisani

  5. University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy

    Luca Brunese

  6. Department of Radiology, Second University of Naples, Caserta, Italy

    Roberto Grassi

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De Bernardi, I.C., Floridi, C., Muollo, A. et al. Vascular and interventional radiology radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers: literature review. Radiol med 119, 512–520 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11547-014-0411-2

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