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ea0032p1013 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2013

An open-label, randomized, controlled study of the effectiveness and safety of a high intensity focused ultrasound device compared with observation in patients with non-malignant cold thyroid nodules

Leenhardt Laurence , Rouxel Agnes , Menegaux Fabrice , Esnault Olivier

Aim: To compare nodule volume change at 6 months follow-up in patients treated by ultrasound guided high intensity focused ultrasound (US-HIFU) with patients undergoing observation in a simple monocentric, open label, randomized-control study.Patients and methods: The study was IRB approved and all patients signed an informed consent. 32 patients with 34 benign cold thyroid nodules indicated for surgery were recruited for the study: 21 patients assigned ...