Proficiency in performing radiofrequency ablation procedure for non-functioning benign thyroid nodules: a qualitative rather than quantitative matter

Proficiency in performing radiofrequency ablation procedure for non-functioning benign thyroid nodules: a qualitative rather than quantitative matter

ObjectiveRadiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an emerging non-surgical treatment for benign thyroid nodules (BTN). Despite its proven safety profile, data on the learning curve (LC) required to achieve proficiency are still lacking.Materials and methodsThe first 179 RFA procedures performed by a single...

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Main Authors: Spyridon Chytiris, Marsida Teliti, Laura Croce, Francesca Coperchini, Beatrice Grillini, Matteo Cerutti, Rodolfo Fonte, Flavia Magri, Mario Rotondi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
thyroid nodules
benign
non-functioning
radiofrequency ablation
learning curve
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2024.1399912/full

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