Category Archives: Treatment

Still Thinking About Thyroid RFA !

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…

How Thyroid Ethanol Ablation/ Sclerotherapy Can Help You to Get Rid of Your CPAP?

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…