Comparison of ultrasound-guided thermal ablation and conventional thyroidectomy for benign thyroid nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Conclusions: This study shows that for benign TNs, ultrasound-guided thermal ablation may have potential advantages in terms of safety, cosmetic effects and shorter hospitalization time compared with conventional thyroidectomy, while symptom improvement is the same. PMID: 32369708 [PubMed - in process]
Source: International Journal of Hyperthermia - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Int J Hyperthermia Source Type: research