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Minimally Invasive Treatments of Benign Thyroid Nodules: Techniques and Results

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In the last few years, image-guided minimally invasive treatments are been introduced in the treatment guidelines for thyroid benign nodules in order to spare thyroidectomy. Different ablative techniques are available. In this chapter, an overview of the different available ablative techniques will be provided, with a particular focus on indications to treatment and clinical results.

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  1. Division of Breast Radiology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy

    F. Ferrari & L. Nicosia

  2. Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy

    L. M. Sconfienza

  3. Unit of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy

    L. M. Sconfienza

  4. Division of Interventional Radiology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy

    G. Mauri

  5. Department of Oncology and Hematology-Oncology, Università degli studi di Milano, Milan, Italy

    G. Mauri

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Ferrari, F., Sconfienza, L.M., Nicosia, L., Mauri, G. (2021). Minimally Invasive Treatments of Benign Thyroid Nodules: Techniques and Results. In: Luzi, L. (eds) Thyroid, Obesity and Metabolism. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80267-7_5

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