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Safety and efficacy of microwave ablation for benign thyroid nodules and papillary thyroid microcarcinomas: A
Tingting Cui1, Chunxiang Jin1, Dan Jiao1
1Department of Ultrasound, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130031, Jilin Province, China.
Purpose:
To summarize the published literature on microwave ablation (MWA) for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules and papillary thyroid microcarcinomas, and to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of MWA as a novel treatment strategy.
Methods:
Two independent authors carried out the literature search using four databases, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science. The meta-analysis included prospective and retrospective data that compared pre-treatment values to post-treatment outcomes.
Results:
From the 33 original articles, seven studies met the inclusion criteria for this meta-analysis. Of these, five were retrospective studies, two were prospective trials, one was controlled study, and one was a multi-center study. The results showed significant improvements in nodule volume, clinical symptom scores, and beauty scores between the baseline and final follow-up visits. In all of the studies, the most common adverse effects were hematomas, unbearable pain, and transient or permanent voice change in 3.8%, 2.2%, and 4.6% of patients, respectively. None of these incidents resulted in hospitalization or death.
Conclusions:
MWA is effective and safe for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules and papillary thyroid microcarcinomas. However, future studies should compare the efficacy of MWA, RFA, and surgical intervention.
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