Journal
EJSO
Volume 49, Issue 9, Pages -Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.04.016
Keywords
Highly suspicious thyroid nodules; Active surveillance; Immediate surgery; Adverse events; Quality of life
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This study aims to investigate the risks and benefits of active surveillance versus immediate surgery for low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma patients in China.
Introduction: Active surveillance (AS) is considered an alternative to immediate surgery (IS) for low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) patients. However, it is difficult to decide between AS and IS due to limited evidence regarding risks and benefits for patients in China. Methods: This study prospectively enrolled 485 patients with highly suspicious thyroid nodules
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