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Vorländer C. [Local ablative procedures for treatment of thyroid nodules]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 95:793-800. [PMID: 38772926 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-024-02101-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Thyroid nodules are very frequent in the iodine deficiency regions of central Europe and some of the affected patients are referred for definitive treatment, such as surgery and radioiodine treatment. In recent years nonsurgical and non-radioiodine techniques have been introduced to treat thyroid gland pathologies. These techniques include the probe-based techniques of radiofrequency, microwave and laser application. The only noninvasive technique is high-intensity focused ultrasound. All mentioned techniques have the goal to reduce the volume of the thyroid nodule by application of energy/heat. The knowledge of all techniques and their advantages and risks is necessary to help physicians and patients in making decisions for the appropriate method of treatment of thyroid nodules.
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- Christian Vorländer
- Klinik für Endokrine Chirurgie, Bürgerhospital und Clementine Kinderhospital gemeinnützige GmbH, Nibelungenallee 37-41, 60318, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland.
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Liang X, Jiang B, Ji Y, Xu Y, Lv Y, Qin S, Huo L, Zhang H, Liu H, Shi T, Luo Y. Complications of ultrasound-guided thermal ablation of thyroid nodules and associated risk factors: an experience from 9667 cases. Eur Radiol 2024:10.1007/s00330-024-11023-9. [PMID: 39174654 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-024-11023-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the safety of ultrasound-guided thermal ablation (UGTA) for thyroid nodules (TNs) by analysing complications and related risks. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective, single-centre study reviewed patients who underwent UGTA (microwave or radiofrequency ablation) between January 2018 and March 2023. The incidence of complications was recorded and assessed during and immediately after ablation,1-3 h later, and at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify risk factors for hoarseness and haemorrhagic complications. RESULTS We reviewed 9667 cases in this study. Overall, 4494 (46.49%) cases underwent microwave ablation, while 5173 (53.51%) cases underwent radiofrequency ablation. The overall complication rate was 4.43%. The incidence of major complications was 1.94% (haemorrhage, 1.32%; hoarseness, 0.54%; and symptomatic aseptic necrosis, 0.08%). The incidence of minor complications was 2.45%. A large nodule volume, radiofrequency ablation, hyper-enhancing nodules, benign nodules, higher preoperative blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, and higher ablation power were independent risk factors for haemorrhage. Dorsal nodules and a higher ablation power were independent risk factors for hoarseness. All complications were resolved. CONCLUSION This study suggests that UGTA is a safe treatment for TNs. Several risk factors for haemorrhage and hoarseness should be considered before performing UGTA. Different ablation modalities should be considered for patients with different conditions. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT Thermal ablation may be a safe treatment for eligible patients with TNs. KEY POINTS We analysed the complications and risk factors associated with UGTA in 9667 cases. The complication rate was 4.43%; 1.94% were major complications. Risk factors of haemorrhage and hoarseness should be considered. UGTA was a safe method for the treatment of TNs.
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- Xi Liang
- Department of Ultrasound, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Santos GPDL, Kulcsar MAV, Capelli FDA, Steck JH, Fernandes KL, Mesa CO, da Motta-Leal-Filho JM, Scheffel RS, Vaisman F, Martins GLP, Szejnfeld D, Amoedo MK, de Menezes MR, Rahal A, Matos LL. Brazilian Consensus on the Application of Thermal Ablation for Treatment of Thyroid Nodules: A Task Force Statement by the Brazilian Society of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery (SOBRICE), Brazilian Society of Head and Neck Surgery (SBCCP), and Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SBEM). ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 2024; 68:e230263. [PMID: 39420896 PMCID: PMC11213574 DOI: 10.20945/2359-4292-2023-0263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/19/2024]
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There is increasing interest in ultrasound-guided ablation treatments for thyroid diseases, including benign and malignant ones. Surgeons, radiologists, and endocrinologists carry out these treatments, and various organizations within these specialties have recently released multiple international consensus statements and clinical practice standards. The aim of the present consensus statement is to provide guidance, cohesion, and standardization of best practices for thermal ablation procedures of thyroid nodules. The statement includes the indications for these procedures, preprocedural evaluations, technical aspects of the procedures, posttreatment care, follow-up, complications, and training recommendations. This document was written by a panel of specialists from the Brazilian Society of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery (SOBRICE), the Brazilian Society of Head and Neck Surgery (SBCCP), and the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SBEM). The statement does not aim to provide criteria for assessing the capability of specialists to perform the procedure. Instead, it aims to promote the standardization of best practices to reduce potential adverse outcomes. Additionally, it strives to enhance the delivery of high-quality care and the widespread adoption of these technologies on a national level. The recommendations collectively serve as a guidebook for applying best practices in thyroid ablation.
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- Gustavo Philippi de Los Santos
- Hospital Universitário Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina FlorianópolisSC Brasil Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço São PauloSP Brasil Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
- Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein São PauloSP Brasil Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein,São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Hospital das Clínicas Faculdade de Medicina Universidade de São Paulo São PauloSP Brasil Serviço de Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Hospital das Clínicas Faculdade de Medicina Universidade de São Paulo São PauloSP Brasil Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
- Divisão de Otorrinolaringologia Universidade Estadual de Campinas CampinasSP Brasil Divisão de Otorrinolaringologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba João PessoaPB Brasil Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
- Serviço de Endocrinologia e Metabologia Hospital de Clínicas Universidade Federal do Paraná CuritibaPR Brasil Serviço de Endocrinologia e Metabologia, Hospital de Clínicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brasil
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- Faculdade de Medicina Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná CuritibaPR Brasil Faculdade de Medicina, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brasil
- Departamento de Radiologia Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo São PauloSP Brasil Departamento de Radiologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Hospital das Clínicas Faculdade de Medicina Universidade de São Paulo São PauloSP Brasil Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
- Serviço de Tireoide Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Porto AlegreRS Brasil Serviço de Tireoide, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Departamento de Farmacologia Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Porto AlegreRS Brasil Departamento de Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional do Câncer Rio de JaneiroRJ Brasil Instituto Nacional do Câncer (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Hospital das Clínicas Faculdade de Medicina Universidade de São Paulo São PauloSP Brasil Serviço de Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Rio de JaneiroRJ Brasil Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
- Hospital Sírio-Libanês São PauloSP Brasil Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Hospital Samaritano São PauloSP Brasil Hospital Samaritano, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Radiologia Intervencionista Universidade Federal de São Paulo São PauloSP Brasil Departamento de Radiologia Intervencionista, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
- Radioclínica SalvadorBA Brasil Radioclínica, Salvador, BA, Brasil
- Hospital Santa Izabel SalvadorBA Brasil Hospital Santa Izabel, Salvador, BA, Brasil
- Santa Casa da Bahia SalvadorBA Brasil Santa Casa da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil
- Hospital da Bahia SalvadorBA Brasil Hospital da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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- Departamento de Oncologia Sociedade Brasileira de Radiologia Intervencionista e Cirurgia Endovascular São PauloSP Brasil Departamento de Oncologia, Sociedade Brasileira de Radiologia Intervencionista e Cirurgia Endovascular, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
- Hospital das Clínicas Faculdade de Medicina Universidade de São Paulo São PauloSP Brasil Centro de Intervenção Guiada por Imagem, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Centro de Intervenção Guiada por Imagem Hospital Sírio-Libanês São PauloSP Brasil Centro de Intervenção Guiada por Imagem, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
- Área do Núcleo de Imagem e de Intervenção em Tireoide Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein São PauloSP Brasil Área do Núcleo de Imagem e de Intervenção em Tireoide, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein São PauloSP Brasil Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein,São Paulo, SP, Brasil
- Hospital das Clínicas Faculdade de Medicina Universidade de São Paulo São PauloSP Brasil Serviço de Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
- Sociedade Paulista de Radiologia São PauloSP Brasil Radiologia Intervencionista, Sociedade Paulista de Radiologia, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Lei S, He J, Gao P, Wang Y, Hui H, An Y, Tian J. Magnetic Particle Imaging-Guided Hyperthermia for Precise Treatment of Cancer: Review, Challenges, and Prospects. Mol Imaging Biol 2023; 25:1020-1033. [PMID: 37789103 DOI: 10.1007/s11307-023-01856-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Magnetic particle imaging (MPI) is a novel quantitative imaging technique using the nonlinear magnetization behavior of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to determine their local concentration. Magnetic fluid hyperthermia (MFH) is a promising non-invasive therapy using the heating effects of MNPs. MPI-MFH is expected to enable real-time MPI guidance, localized MFH, and non-invasive temperature monitoring, which shows great potential for precise treatment of cancer. In this review, we introduce the fundamentals of MPI and MFH and their applications in the treatment of cancer. Also, we discuss the challenges and prospects of MPI-MFH.
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- Siao Lei
- School of Engineering Medicine & School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine (Beihang University), Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, Beijing, 100190, China
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- School of Engineering Medicine & School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine (Beihang University), Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, Beijing, 100190, China
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- School of Engineering Medicine & School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine (Beihang University), Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, Beijing, 100190, China
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- School of Engineering Medicine & School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China.
- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine (Beihang University), Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China.
- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, Beijing, 100190, China.
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- School of Engineering Medicine & School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China.
- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine (Beihang University), Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China.
- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, Beijing, 100190, China.
- Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai People's Hospital, Affiliated With Jinan University, Zhuhai, 519000, China.
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Filippou A, Evripidou N, Damianou C. Robotic system for magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound treatment of thyroid nodules. Int J Med Robot 2023; 19:e2525. [PMID: 37149886 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Herein, a robotic system offering Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) therapy of thyroid nodules was developed. METHODS The robotic system offers linear motion in 2 PC-controlled axes that navigate a 3 MHz single-element focused transducer. The system, through a C-arm structure attaches to the table of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners and couples to the neck of patients lying in the supine position. The MRI compatibility of the developed system was assessed inside a 3 T scanner. Benchtop and MRI feasibility studies evaluating the heating performance of the system were executed on excised pork tissue and on homogeneous and thyroid model agar-based phantoms. RESULTS The MRI compatibility of the system was successfully established. Grid sonications executed using robotic motion inflicted discrete and overlapping lesions on the excised tissue, while magnetic resonance (MR) thermometry successfully monitored thermal heating in agar-based phantoms. CONCLUSIONS The developed system was found to be efficient with ex-vivo evaluation. The system can perform clinical MRgFUS therapy of thyroid nodules and other shallow targets after further in-vivo evaluation.
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- Antria Filippou
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Informatics, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Informatics, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Informatics, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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Ho T, Tai DK, Chick W, Chiang BJ, Kwok PCH. Initial Experience of Ultrasound Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Benign Symptomatic Thyroid Nodules: Safety and
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Efficacy. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/1744-1633.12553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Tsit‐lai Ho
- Department of Surgery Queen Elizabeth Hospital
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Ashikbayeva Z, Aitkulov A, Atabaev TS, Blanc W, Inglezakis VJ, Tosi D. Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticle-Assisted Radiofrequency Ablation for Improved Thermal Treatment Distribution. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12030426. [PMID: 35159771 PMCID: PMC8840672 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Thermal ablation therapy is known as an advantageous alternative to surgery allowing the treatment of multiple tumors located in hard-to-reach locations or treating patients with medical conditions that are not compatible with surgery. Appropriate heat propagation and precise control over the heat propagation is considered a weak point of thermal ablation therapy. In this work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are used to improve the heat propagation properties during the thermal ablation procedure. Green-synthesized silver nanoparticles offer several attractive features, such as excellent thermal conductivity, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial activity. A distributed multiplexed fiber optic sensing system is used to monitor precisely the temperature change during nanoparticle-assisted radiofrequency ablation. An array of six MgO-based nanoparticles doped optical fibers spliced to single-mode fibers allowed us to obtain the two-dimensional thermal maps in a real time employing optical backscattering reflectometry at 2 mm resolution and 120 sensing points. The silver nanoparticles at 5, 10, and 20 mg/mL were employed to investigate their heating effects at several positions on the tissue regarding the active electrode. In addition, the pristine tissue and tissue treated with agarose solution were also tested for reference purposes. The results demonstrated that silver nanoparticles could increase the temperature during thermal therapies by propagating the heat. The highest temperature increase was obtained for 5 mg/mL silver nanoparticles introduced to the area close to the electrode with a 102% increase of the ablated area compared to the pristine tissue.
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- Zhannat Ashikbayeva
- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Via Gardenigo 6/A, 35131 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan;
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- Université Côte d’Azur, INPHYNI, UMR7010, CNRS, Parc Valrose, 06108 Nice, France;
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Strathclyde, 75 Montrose St., Glasgow G1 1XJ, UK;
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan;
- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
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Orloff LA, Noel JE, Stack BC, Russell MD, Angelos P, Baek JH, Brumund KT, Chiang FY, Cunnane MB, Davies L, Frasoldati A, Feng AY, Hegedüs L, Iwata AJ, Kandil E, Kuo J, Lombardi C, Lupo M, Maia AL, McIver B, Na DG, Novizio R, Papini E, Patel KN, Rangel L, Russell JO, Shin J, Shindo M, Shonka DC, Karcioglu AS, Sinclair C, Singer M, Spiezia S, Steck JH, Steward D, Tae K, Tolley N, Valcavi R, Tufano RP, Tuttle RM, Volpi E, Wu CW, Abdelhamid Ahmed AH, Randolph GW. Radiofrequency ablation and related ultrasound-guided ablation technologies for treatment of benign and malignant thyroid disease: An international multidisciplinary consensus statement of the American Head and Neck Society Endocrine Surgery Section with the Asia Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery, Associazione Medici Endocrinologi, British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons, European Thyroid Association, Italian Society of Endocrine Surgery Units, Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology, Latin American Thyroid Society, and Thyroid Nodules Therapies Association. Head Neck 2021; 44:633-660. [PMID: 34939714 DOI: 10.1002/hed.26960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of ultrasound-guided ablation procedures to treat both benign and malignant thyroid conditions is gaining increasing interest. This document has been developed as an international interdisciplinary evidence-based statement with a primary focus on radiofrequency ablation and is intended to serve as a manual for best practice application of ablation technologies. METHODS A comprehensive literature review was conducted to guide statement development and generation of best practice recommendations. Modified Delphi method was applied to assess whether statements met consensus among the entire author panel. RESULTS A review of the current state of ultrasound-guided ablation procedures for the treatment of benign and malignant thyroid conditions is presented. Eighteen best practice recommendations in topic areas of preprocedural evaluation, technique, postprocedural management, efficacy, potential complications, and implementation are provided. CONCLUSIONS As ultrasound-guided ablation procedures are increasingly utilized in benign and malignant thyroid disease, evidence-based and thoughtful application of best practices is warranted.
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- Lisa A Orloff
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, San Francisco School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, E-Da Hospital, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- The Section of Otolaryngology, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS-ASL, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Endocrine and Metabolic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida, Sarasota, Florida, USA
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- Unidade de Tireoide, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Head and Neck-Endocrine Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Research Institute, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, South Korea
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Regina Apostolorum Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, New York University, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janiero, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, Evanston, Illinois, USA.,Clinician Educator, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Mount Sinai West Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Endocrine Surgery, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Endocrine Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Oncology Center, Oswaldo Cruz German Hospital, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Thyroid and Parathyroid Endocrine Surgery, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Thyroid and Parathyroid Endocrine Surgery, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Swietlik JF, Mauch SC, Knott EA, Zlevor A, Longo KC, Zhang X, Xu Z, Laeseke PF, Lee FT, Ziemlewicz TJ. Noninvasive thyroid histotripsy treatment: proof of concept study in a porcine model. Int J Hyperthermia 2021; 38:798-804. [PMID: 34037501 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2021.1922762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study was performed to determine the feasibility and safety of creating superficial histotripsy treatment in a live porcine thyroid model. METHODS The porcine thymus comparable in size, shape and location to the human thyroid was used for this study. This model has been used for thyroid surgery studies due to the diminutive size of the porcine thyroid. Four female swine underwent a total of eight histotripsy treatments performed with a prototype therapy system (HistoSonics, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI). Two treatments were performed in each animal: a spherical 1.0 × 1.0 × 1.0 cm and ovoid 1.0 × 1.0 × 2.0 cm treatment zones. MRI immediately post-procedure was evaluated for histotripsy treatment zone size and imaging appearance, followed immediately by sacrifice. Tissue was then reviewed for percent cellular destruction and precision. RESULTS Treatment zones measured on post treatment MRI were similar to prescribed volumes (spherical = 0.60 (+/- 0.11) cm3, ovoid = 1.23 (+/- 0.40) cm3, p > 0.05 vs. prescribed). MRI demonstrated well demarcated treatment zones and imaging findings consistent with cellular destruction. Histology demonstrated sharp transitions to normal tissue (mean 0.33 (+/- 0.13) cm), and high degrees of cellular destruction (mean 76% (+/- 12.5), range of 50-100%) in the treated tissue. Edema within the overlying muscle was seen in 2/8 treatments. CONCLUSION Histotripsy is capable of safely creating precise histotripsy treatments within the superficial neck of a porcine thyroid model without evidence of considerable complications.
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- John F Swietlik
- Department of Radiology, The University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.,Department of Urology, The University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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Yim Y, Baek JH, Chung SR, Choi YJ, Lee JH. Recurrence and additional treatment of cystic thyroid nodules after ethanol ablation: validation of three proposed criteria. Ultrasonography 2020; 40:378-386. [PMID: 33434427 PMCID: PMC8217800 DOI: 10.14366/usg.20039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We evaluated the use of three criteria to determine the need for additional treatment of cystic thyroid nodules after their recurrence following ethanol ablation (EA). METHODS In total, 154 patients (male:female=30:124; mean age, 53.4 years; range, 23 to 79 years) with 154 thyroid nodules (49 cystic and 105 predominantly cystic nodules) who presented between January 2014 and August 2017 were enrolled. All patients underwent follow-up ultrasonography (US) 1 month after EA, and were divided into therapeutic success and failure groups. Therapeutic success was defined as the absence of any residual fluid or sufficient volume reduction (≥50%) with improvement of nodule-related symptoms. The therapeutic failure was defined according to three previously suggested criteria for recommending additional treatment: nodules with ≥1 mL of remnant fluid (criterion 1), volume reduction <50% (criterion 2), and demonstration of a solid component with vascularity (criterion 3). RESULTS Thyroid nodules treated by EA showed significant volume reduction (18.4±21.6 mL to 4.2±6.5 mL [1-month follow-up] to 1.9±3.3 mL [final follow-up], P<0.001) and improvement in clinical problems. Therapeutic failure were 26 patients according to criteria 1, 14 patients according to criteria 2, and 35 patients according to criteria 3. Additional treatment was unnecessary in 81.3%, 70.0%, and 77.8% of patients deemed to need it according to criteria 1, 2, and 3, respectively. CONCLUSION The choice to perform additional treatment after EA should be made according to a combination of clinical problems and US features. Understanding this concept will be useful in planning further treatment following US-guided EA.
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- Younghee Yim
- Department of Radiology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Spartalis E, Karagiannis SP, Plakopitis N, Theodori MA, Chrysikos D, Paschou SA, Boutzios G, Schizas D, Spartalis M, Troupis T, Nikiteas N. Single-session high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation for benign thyroid nodules: a systematic review. Expert Rev Med Devices 2020; 17:759-771. [PMID: 32749167 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2020.1806053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Thyroid nodules are common; the majority of them are benign and asymptomatic. Thyroidectomy might be an option; however, the frequency of post-operative complications mandates the development of alternative approaches, such as high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU). HIFU induces thermal destruction without penetrating the skin. The present systematic review aims to synthesize all available data, evaluating studies with single-session HIFU therapy and investigating its efficacy. MATERIALS AND METHODS This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and MetaAnalyses). Eligible articles were identified by a search of Medline bibliographic database (PubMed) and Cochrane Library. Out of 39 results, 11 articles were considered to meet the inclusion criteria. RESULTS All eligible studies included patients with solid or predominantly solid benign thyroid nodules. All patients were treated with the same HIFU device. The success rate of the method was defined in the majority, with the volume reduction rate (VRR) over 50% from baseline. The mean or median VRR ranged from 48.7 to 70.41%, depending on the last follow-up date. No major complications were observed. CONCLUSION Single-session HIFU is safe and effective for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules.
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- Eleftherios Spartalis
- 2nd Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School , Athens, Greece
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- 4th Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School , Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School , Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School , Athens, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens, Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Aghia Sophia Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School , Athens, Greece
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- Endocrine Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School , Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S Christeas", National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School , Athens, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School , Athens, Greece
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Lee M, Baek JH, Suh CH, Chung SR, Choi YJ, Lee JH, Ha EJ, Na DG. Clinical practice guidelines for radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules: a systematic review. Ultrasonography 2020; 40:256-264. [PMID: 32660208 PMCID: PMC7994735 DOI: 10.14366/usg.20015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose Thermal ablation is a novel treatment alternative for benign thyroid nodules, and one of the most promising thermal ablation techniques is radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Considering the increasing use of thyroid RFA, some scientific societies have proposed clinical practice guidelines. We systemically reviewed and compared these guidelines for thyroid RFA to identify a standard treatment strategy that represents the positions of most societies. Methods We searched the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases for studies with human participants that were published in English between January 1, 2000 and August 2, 2019. Studies containing clinical practice guidelines for the RFA of benign thyroid nodules were included. We extracted data regarding indications, pre- and post-procedural evaluations, treatment techniques, and the need to obtain informed consent. Results Of the 83 studies found, four studies were included, and one study was added after searching the bibliographies of those articles. The five included studies were guidelines developed by the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology, a group of experts from Italian scientific societies, the Italian Working Group on Minimally Invasive Treatments of the Thyroid, the United Kingdom’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, and a group of four professional Austrian thyroid associations. Indications, pre- and post-procedural evaluations, and techniques were similar across studies; however, differences in each of these categories were found. Conclusion While the reviewed guidelines are similar with regard to major categories, international guidelines for the RFA of benign thyroid nodules should be established in the future.
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- Minkyoung Lee
- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Radiology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, GangNeung Asan Hospital, Gangneung, Korea.,Department of Radiology, Human Medical Imaging and Intervention Center, Seoul, Korea
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The importance of subcapsular anesthesia in the anesthesiological management for thyroid radiofrequency ablation. Med Oncol 2020; 37:22. [DOI: 10.1007/s12032-020-01347-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Ben Hamou A, Ghanassia E, Espiard S, Abi Rached H, Jannin A, Correas JM, Do Cao C, Kyheng M, Vantyghem MC, Monpeyssen H. Safety and efficacy of thermal ablation (radiofrequency and laser): should we treat all types of thyroid nodules? †. Int J Hyperthermia 2020; 36:666-676. [PMID: 31317800 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2019.1627432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background: Thermal ablation is a minimally invasive technique that is gradually acknowledged as an effective alternative to surgery to treat thyroid nodules. Two main techniques have been described: radiofrequency (RFA) and laser ablation. Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the two main techniques (RFA and laser ablation) for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules. Patients: This bicentric retrospective study included 166 consecutive patients, who received clinical, biological and ultrasound evaluations for thyroid nodules, from October 2013 to November 2017. Methods: One of the two techniques was proposed if a nodule was proven to be benign after fine needle aspiration cytology or micro-biopsy. Adverse events and outcomes (symptoms, nodule reduction) were assessed at 6 weeks and 6, 12, and 18 months after treatment. Results: One hundred and eighty-nine nodules (mean size 17.5 ± 16.9 mL, 86.1% palpable) were treated by RFA (n = 108 (57.1%)) or laser ablation (n = 81 (42.9%)) in 166 patients (80.1% women, mean age 51.7 years). Two cases of transient recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, one hematoma, and two successfully drained abscesses (5/166 = 3%) were observed. Clinical symptoms improved significantly in the two groups (anterior cervical discomfort -83.6%, esthetic complaints -84.9% and dysphagia -86.4%). Nodule volume (mL) decreased significantly (baseline vs. 18 months) from 20.4 ± 18.6 to 5.8 ± 6.6 (-75%) in the RFA, and from 13.6 ± 13.3 to 3.4 ± 4.1 (-83.9%) in the laser ablation groups. Conclusions: Transient but potentially serious adverse events were reported in 3% of patients. A significant volumetric reduction was achieved with both techniques, regardless of nodule's characteristics, at 18 months.
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- Adrien Ben Hamou
- a Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism , CHU Lille , Lille , France
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- a Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism , CHU Lille , Lille , France.,b American Hospital of Paris, Thyroid Unit , Neuilly-sur-Seine , France.,c Polyclinique Sainte-Thérèse , Sète , France
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- a Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism , CHU Lille , Lille , France
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- a Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism , CHU Lille , Lille , France
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- a Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism , CHU Lille , Lille , France
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- f Public Health, Epidemiology and Quality of Care , Lille , France
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- a Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism , CHU Lille , Lille , France.,g Inserm , University of Lille, CHU Lille , Lille , France
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- b American Hospital of Paris, Thyroid Unit , Neuilly-sur-Seine , France
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Trimboli P, Pelloni F, Bini F, Marinozzi F, Giovanella L. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for benign thyroid nodules: 2-year follow-up results. Endocrine 2019; 65:312-317. [PMID: 30919288 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-019-01909-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is the last introduced thermal treatment of thyroid nodules. Here we evaluated the results at 24 months after HIFU. METHODS Since 2016, HIFU was considered as a therapeutic option at our institute in patients with benign thyroid nodules presenting local symptoms. We searched in our database all patients who had undergone thyroid HIFU and selected for the study only cases followed-up for at least 24 months after the treatment. Volume reduction rate (VRR) was evaluated. A reduction above 50% defined the success of HIFU. RESULTS Thirty-one nodules of 31 patients (24 females and 7 males, median age 67 years) with median major diameter from 17 to 34 mm and estimated nodule volume of 5.48 mL were included. HIFU was performed with median power of 42 W/site (interquartile range 25-45) and median energy of 263 J/site (interquartile range 225-273). Median duration of the procedure was 6 min (interquartile range 5-7). At 2 years after HIFU, nodule volume was significantly (p < 0.0001) lower (i.e., 3.40 mL) with VRR of 43.3%, and 26 (83.9%) lesions were reduced. A reduction by at least 50% was observed at 6, 12, and 24 months in 2 (6.4%), 5 (16.1%), and 7 (22.5%) nodules, respectively. Visual analog score showed a significant improvement (p < 0.0001). No complications were recorded. CONCLUSIONS A reduction of benign thyroid nodule by more than 40% could be reached within 1 year by HIFU. Given the non-significant size increase of some lesions later, a larger study with a longer follow-up is necessary.
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- Pierpaolo Trimboli
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Thyroid Centre, Imaging Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, 6500, Switzerland.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Thyroid Centre, Imaging Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, 6500, Switzerland
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, 00184, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, 00184, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Thyroid Centre, Imaging Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, 6500, Switzerland
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Namakshenas P, Mojra A. Numerical study of non-Fourier thermal ablation of benign thyroid tumor by focused ultrasound (FU). Biocybern Biomed Eng 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbe.2019.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Jawad S, Morley S, Otero S, Beale T, Bandula S. Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of benign symptomatic thyroid nodules - initial UK experience. Br J Radiol 2019; 92:20190026. [PMID: 31084496 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20190026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To report on the use of RFA for the treatment of symptomatic benign and autonomously functioning thyroid nodules (AFTNs) in the first reported UK cohort. METHODS Patients treated over a 19-month period were retrospectively reviewed. Nodules were assessed pre-treatment and at 1 and 6 months post-treatment. Nodule volume was calculated and cosmetic assessment and thyroid-related quality of life (QoL) scores were recorded at each time point. Thyroid function tests (TFTs) were recorded at all three time points for patients with ATFNs. RESULTS 46 patients with 50 nodules were treated with no complications. The mean volume reduction 1-month post-treatment was 53 +- 14.9 % ( p < 0.0001). Six month data was available for 31 nodules and showed a mean 67 +- 17.6% vol reduction ( p < 0.0001). Five of the six patients with ATFNs were euthyroid at 1-month post-procedure. 6-month data was available on three of these patients, and all remained euthyroid. The thyroid-related QoL and cosmetic scores also improved. Data from 23 patients was available pre-treatment and at 6 months post-treatment and there was a significant ( p < 0.0001) reduction in QoL score. Pre-treatment, 82 % of nodules were readily visible at rest, decreasing to 12.5 % 6 months after treatment ( p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Results align with published data suggesting that RFA is effective at reducing nodule volume and at treating ATFNs and leads to improvement in thyroid-related QoL and cosmetic scores. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE This early UK experience demonstrates that day-case radiofrequency ablation can provide safe and effective treatment of benign symptomatic thyroid nodules.
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- Susan Jawad
- 1 Department of Imaging, University College London Hospitals , London , England
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- 1 Department of Imaging, University College London Hospitals , London , England
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- 1 Department of Imaging, University College London Hospitals , London , England
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- 1 Department of Imaging, University College London Hospitals , London , England
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- 1 Department of Imaging, University College London Hospitals , London , England.,2 Centre for Medical Imaging, University College London , England
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Effect of perithyroidal lignocaine infusion (PLI) to pain experienced during high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation of benign thyroid nodules. Eur Radiol 2019; 29:5280-5287. [DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06160-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Lang BHH, Wong CKH, Ma EPM, Woo YC, Chiu KWH. A propensity-matched analysis of clinical outcomes between open thyroid lobectomy and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation of benign thyroid nodules. Surgery 2018; 165:85-91. [PMID: 30392858 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.05.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND High-intensity focused ultrasound is a promising, nonoperative treatment for benign thyroid nodules. Our study aimed to compare treatment outcomes of single-session high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation with open lobectomy after propensity score matching. METHODS After propensity matching, we compared treatment-related morbidity, treatment time, duration of hospitalization, improvement in symptom score, cost, and acoustic parameters of consecutive patients who underwent high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation or lobectomy. All eligible patients completed the computerized, multidimensional voice program and Voice Handicap Index questionnaire before, and 3 and 6 months after treatment. RESULTS The matched cohort comprised 154 patients (77 in each group). Although treatment-related morbidity was comparable between the two groups (P = .368), treatment time (P <.001), duration of hospitalization (P <.001), and medical cost (P <.001) were less in the high-intensity focused ultrasound group. After high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation, the 6-month nodule shrinkage (mean ± SD) was 64% ± 26% and the 6-month symptom improvement score was comparable with lobectomy (P = .283). At 6 months, none of the acoustic parameters were changed from the baseline in both groups (P >.05), and the Voice Handicap Index questionnaire did not differ between the two groups (P >.05). CONCLUSION Despite having similar treatment-related morbidity and voice outcomes, there were possibly some advantages with high-intensity focused ultrasound during open lobectomy, including the avoidance of a neck scar, shorter treatment time and duration of hospitalization, and lower medical cost.
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- Brian H H Lang
- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Lang BHH, Woo YC, Chiu KWH. Changes in serum thyroglobulin and antithyroglobulin shortly following high-intensity focused ablation of benign thyroid nodules in patients with positive antithyroglobulin status. Int J Hyperthermia 2018; 35:637-643. [DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2018.1516302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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- Brian H. H. Lang
- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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