Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Laser Ablation Therapy on Symptomatic Benign Thyroid Nodules, Using EchoLaser - Results of a Pilot Study in the United States

• Published in: Endocrine practice Vol. 29; no. 12; p. 942
• Main Authors: Thomas, Johnson, Ledger, Gregory A, Haertling, Tracy
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.12.2023
• Subjects: Adult; Humans; Laser Therapy - adverse effects; Laser Therapy - methods; Pilot Projects; Prospective Studies; Thyroid Nodule - diagnostic imaging; Thyroid Nodule - surgery; Treatment Outcome; Ultrasonography, Interventional; United States; United States; thyroid nodule; laser ablation; minimally invasive

To evalate the efficacy of single ultrasound-guided laser ablation treatment on symptomatic benign thyroid nodules in outpatient setting, we conducted a single-center, prospective, nonrandomized, open label interventional study. This study included adults with normal thyroid function and symptomatic...