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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for benign thyroid nodules

  • Interventional procedures guidance
  • Reference number: IPG562
  • Published:  22 June 2016

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  • Overview
  • 1 Recommendations
  • 2 Indications and current treatments
  • 3 The procedure
  • 4 Efficacy
  • 5 Safety
  • 6 Committee comments
  • 7 Further information

6 Committee comments

6.1 The committee noted that this procedure has also been used for treating malignant nodules, but the evidence base for this appears limited and is not covered by this guidance.


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