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Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation Overview by agita kartika sari is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1) Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive treatment alternative to surgery for benign thyroid nodules that are large, non-functioning, or causing local symptoms. 2) RFA uses electrode needles to induce coagulative necrosis in thyroid nodules through generating heat between 50-100°C, resulting in significant nodule volume reduction of 46-93% after treatment. 3) Clinical studies show RFA reduces nodule volume by 33-53% after 1 month and 51-92% after 6 months, while also improving pressure an
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- agita kartika sari
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