Open AccessInterstitial Laser Photocoagulation (ILP) of Benign Cystic Thyroid Nodules—A Prospective Randomized Trial
Author(s) -
Helle Døssing,
Finn Noe Bennedbæk,
László Hegedűs
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2013-1503
Subject(s) - thyroid nodules , medicine , randomized controlled trial , thyroid , radiology
Recurrence rate, after aspiration, in cystic thyroid nodules is very high. Interstitial laser photocoagulation (ILP) is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces the need for surgery in patients with a benign solid thyroid nodule.
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