Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 138-736, Republic of Korea.
Int J Endocrinol. 2012;2012:919650. doi: 10.1155/2012/919650. Epub 2012 Oct 22.
Radiofrequency (RF) ablation has been gaining popularity as a minimally invasive treatment for benign thyroid nodules regardless of the extent of the solid component. RF ablation of benign nodules demonstrated volume reductions of 33-58% after one month and 51-85% after six months, while solving nodule-related clinical problems. RF ablation has recently shown positive short-term results for locoregional control as well as symptom improvement in patients with recurrent thyroid cancers. This paper reviews the basic physics, indications, patient preparation, devices, procedures, clinical results, and complications of RF ablation.
射频（RF）消融术已作为一种微创治疗良性甲状腺结节的方法而受到欢迎，无论实性成分的程度如何。RF 消融良性结节在一个月后体积减少 33-58%，在六个月后体积减少 51-85%，同时解决了与结节相关的临床问题。RF 消融术最近在局部区域控制以及复发性甲状腺癌患者症状改善方面显示出了良好的短期效果。本文综述了 RF 消融术的基本物理学原理、适应证、患者准备、设备、程序、临床结果和并发症。
