Radiofrequecny ablation (RFA) is the latest non-surgical treatment for benign thyroid nodules. It has minimal side effects and complications in comparison to surgery. Following the RFA procedure, the ablated nodule will shrink by 50-80% over the course of 6-12 months. It can preserve thyroid functions and avoid the need for potential thyroid medications. Our patient had a…
Learn more about RFA and your thyroid pathology form a pathologist perspective.
Successful RFA ablation of large bilateral benign thyroid nodules which was performed at our OCC center. Our patient has a progressive multi-nodular goiter for almost 10 years. Her goiter was compressing on her airway and even limiting her neck movement. The options offered to her at that time ; were either thyroidectomy ( surgery )…
At OCC, we have successfully ablated a left lower cystic thyroid nodule, which immediately improved the patient shortness of breath and orthopnea. The night following the Ethanol Ablation(EA), the patient was able to get rid of her CPAP. One month follow up, she was extremely contented from the ablation results and her ability to sleep…
Yes, you can . Radiofrequency Ablation of the Thyroid( RFA) is the non surgical cutting edge way of treating your goiter. Dr. Elshenawy comments This study which was published in 2019 demonstrate that thyroid RFA is very effective and safe non surgical treatment option for patients with benign solid thyroid nodules( Goiter )…
