THYROID ABLATION FOR SOLID AND CYSTIC TUMOR
THYROID ABLATION FOR SOLID AND CYSTIC TUMOR
What is thyroid nodule ablation:
⦁ It is a novel technique for removal of thyroid lesion or swelling without any surgery.
⦁ It is done using very small size needle and effective for reducing neck swelling due to noncancerous growth in thyroid gland.
How it worked:
⦁ Under sonography guidance, small needle is inserted into thyroid nodule (lesion).
⦁ Ablation energy release through that needle and ablation done. It is also useful for cancer growth in non-surgical candidate.
How it performed:
⦁ This procedure is performed under local anesthesia with very small needle.
⦁ With help of sonography guidance, whole nodule is ablated with thermal energy.
⦁ After procedure patient gets discharged within few hours.
What are benefits:
⦁ It is minimally invasive and day care procedure.
⦁ It is safer and effective. No stitches or scar mark.
Preparation for procedure:
⦁ Few basic blood investigations like CBC, PT/INR, viral markers.
⦁ Bring all the records including imaging record.
⦁ Signing consent form.
What are risks:
⦁ Very rare, non-target ablation or infection (<1 case in 1000).