Has anyone done radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules? Can you tell me how you feel?

The nodule is 30* 14mm, so radiofrequency ablation is possible. It is only a matter of time before the original lesion will be absorbed after the operation.

Ablation is a minimally invasive operation. The patient has no obvious incision, but enters the breast nodule through catheter and guide needle for radical treatment. Ultrasound-guided monitoring ablation therapy is a new ultra-minimally invasive treatment method for thyroid nodules with accurate positioning, strong pertinence, less trauma and definite effect, which is superior to traditional resection.

Ablation therapy is to make the lesion necrotic in its original position and gradually shrink until it disappears. The original lesion area will be replaced by normal thyroid tissue. Therefore, patients should first be psychologically prepared, that is, the nodules will still exist for some time after treatment.

There are obvious individual differences in the absorption process after ablation, and the absorption speed is different, which is related to the patient's immune function and the size of the original lesion. But don't worry, most nodules will disappear after a year of follow-up, and the absorption of necrotic areas in individual patients is extremely slow. This situation will exist for several years and will not bring any adverse effects to patients.

Extended data:

The difference between ablation and surgical resection;

1, the operating principle is different. Surgical resection is usually called surgery, which is simply to remove thyroid lesions and take them out of the body. Ablation therapy means that the lesion is not removed from the body, but kept in the original anatomical position, and the lesion is necrotic by heating techniques such as microwave, radio frequency or laser.

2. The surgeon is different. Excision can only be performed by a surgeon. Ablation treatment can be performed not only by surgeons, but also by ultrasound doctors.

2. The patient feels different. The advantages of ablation therapy are less trauma, no scar on skin, quick recovery after treatment, short hospital stay and high recovery index. It can not only completely inactivate the pathological changes, but also protect the normal thyroid function of patients and avoid the inconvenience and trouble caused by long-term use of Aiweizhi. The incision is large and the recovery is slow.

3. Different requirements for doctors. Usually, after three months of intensive study, an ultrasound doctor with systematic interventional ultrasound treatment experience can basically master the technical methods and skills of ablation treatment. However, in order to fully master the excision and treatment of thyroid nodules, it is necessary to have rich basic knowledge of internal surgery and professional knowledge of examination and pathology.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia -RFA thyroid radiofrequency ablation technology