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Ji-hoon Kim, J. Baek, H. Lim, H. Ahn, Seon Mi Baek, Yoon Jung Choi, Y. Choi, Sae Rom Chung, E. J. Ha, S. Hahn, S. Jung, Dae Sik Kim, S. Kim, Yeo-Koon Kim, Chang Yoon Lee, Jeong Hyun Lee, K. Lee, Young Hen Lee, J. Park, Hyesun Park, J. Shin, C. Suh, J. Y. Sung, J. Sim, I. Youn, Miyoung Choi, D. Na

2018.6.14KOREAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY

DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2018.19.4.632

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The revised guideline for the optimal use of radiofrequency ablation for thyroid tumors is based on a comprehensive analysis of the current literature and expert consensus.

Abstract

Thermal ablation using radiofrequency is a new, minimally invasive modality employed as an alternative to surgery in patients with benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers. The Task Force Committee of the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology (KSThR) developed recommendations for the optimal use of radiofrequency ablation for thyroid tumors in 2012. As new meaningful evidences have accumulated, KSThR decided to revise the guidelines. The revised guideline is based on a comprehensive analysis of the current literature and expert consensus.

Citation format

KIM, Ji-hoon, et al. 2017 thyroid radiofrequency ablation guideline: Korean society of thyroid radiology. KOREAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, 2018, 19: 632–655.