Radiofrequency Ablation in Primary Aldosteronism

Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2023; 131: 438-442 DOI: 10.1055/a-2128-5811The radiofrequency ablation (RFA) technique has been extensively used in the
treatment of primary malignancies and metastases and has been recently deployed
for the treatment of unilateral primary aldosteronism (PA) as an alternative to
whole unilateral adrenalectomy.Current evidence comparing RFA with unilateral adrenalectomy in the treatment of
PA so far has been variable, with studies being retrospective and small-scale,
but it remains a very attractive option as a potentially less invasive treatment
option compared to adrenalectomy.This review article describes the procedure, and provides evidence and the
possible future direction of RFA in the treatment of unilateral PA. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes - August 11, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Lee, Yun-Ni Drake, William Martyn Tags: Review Source Type: research