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Effective and Safe Application of Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules

양성갑상선결절에 대한 효과적이고 안전한 고주파절제의 적용

  • Jin Yong Sung (Department of Radiology, Thyroid Center, Daerim St. Mary's Hospital)
  • 성진용 (대림성모병원 갑상선센터 영상의학과)
  • Received : 2023.06.07
  • Accepted : 2023.06.30
  • Published : 2023.09.01
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Abstract

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been a representative, non-surgical treatment for benign thyroid nodules that cause cosmetic problems or compression symptoms. The procedure of RFA should be performed effectively and safely. This review discusses the patient selection, pre-procedure evaluation and planning, principles, devices, techniques, and complications with reference to the guidelines and research on thyroid RFA. In particular, this review will devote to introduce RFA techniques and to provide practical help in the implementation of this procedure.

고주파절제는 외모상의 문제나 경부 압박 증상을 유발하는 양성갑상선결절에 대한 대표적인 비수술적 치료법으로 시술은 효과적이면서도 안전하게 시행되어야 한다. 이 종설은 갑상선고주파절제에 대한 권고안들과 연구 논문들을 참조하여 대상 환자 선정, 시술 전 평가 및 치료 계획, 치료 원리 및 치료 기구, 시술법, 합병증 등에 대한 정보를 제공하려는 목적으로 작성되었다. 특히 시술법에 많은 부분을 할애해 시술 시행에 실질적인 도움을 주고자 한다.

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