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HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
卷 38, 期 5, 页码 677-682出版社
WILEY-BLACKWELL
DOI: 10.1002/hed.23957
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thyroid benign nodules; laser ablation; ultrasound-guided interventional procedures; pressure symptoms; cosmetic issues
BackgroundLaser ablation may be useful in debulking of benign thyroid nodules. MethodsIn order to retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness and safety of laser ablation, 45 patients with benign solid thyroid nodules, with a fluid component 20%, were included in our series between October 2009 and January 2011. All reported pressure and/or cosmetic complaints. Nd:YAG laser at 1064 nm was used, with a fix-power (3W), changing the application time. All patients were evaluated at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months and any complications were recorded. ResultsMean nodule volume reduction decreased from 24.2 mL19.4 to 4.5 +/- 5.2 at 12 months (p<.001). Mean nodule volume reduction was 84%+/- 13. Cosmetic signs were completely resolved in 87%, reduced in 9%, unchanged in 2%, and pressure symptoms were resolved in 88%. One patient experienced transient dysphonia. ConclusionUltrasound-guided laser ablation is an effective tool for treatment of symptomatic benign thyroid nodules in patients not eligible for surgery. (c) 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 38: 677-682, 2016
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