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ea0073aep627 | Thyroid | ECE2021

Laser ablation versus radiofrequency ablation for benign non-functioning thyroid nodules: twelve-month results of a randomized, parallel-arm, open-label trial

Cesareo Roberto , Manfrini Silvia , Pasqualini Valerio , Ambrogi Cesare , Sanson Gianfranco , Gallo Andrea , Pozzilli Paolo , Pedone Claudio , Crescenzi Anna , Palermo Andrea

BackgroundRadiofrequency ablation (RFA) seems to achieve a significantly larger nodule volume reduction rate (VRR) than laser ablation (LA) in benign non-functioning thyroid nodules (BNTNs). We compared the efficacy and safety of both thermal ablation treatments at the 12-month follow-up in patients with solid or predominantly solid BNTN.MethodsThis 12-month, single-use, randomized open-label parallel trial c...