Ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation versus the Sistrunk operation as a primary treatment for thyroglossal duct cysts

Purpose This study compared ethanol ablation (EA) with the Sistrunk operation (SO) with regard to feasibility, treatment efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. The goal was to evaluate whether EA could replace SO as a primary treatment modality for thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs). Methods This retrospect...

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Main Authors: Dongbin Ahn, Ji Hye Kwak, Gil Joon Lee, Jin Ho Sohn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine 2024-01-01
Series:Ultrasonography
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Online Access:http://www.e-ultrasonography.org/upload/usg-23128.pdf