Thyroid nodule thermal ablation
Heat-based destruction of a benign thyroid nodule under US guidance.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Symptomatic benign thyroid nodule (confirmed by cytology) or toxic autonomously functioning nodule. Procedure: Under local anesthesia and US guidance, an electrode is inserted and energy applied using 'moving shot' technique. Patient awake and communicating. Duration: 30-60 minutes. Risks: Periprocedural pain, transient voice change (<2%), cervical hematoma, skin burn, nodule lysis syndrome. Recovery: Same-day discharge. US follow-up at 1, 3, 6, 12 months. Gradual reduction over 6-12 months.
Practical information
General anesthesia. Hospital stay: one to two nights.
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
4 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne