Microwave ablation of thyroid nodules and metastatic thyroid cervical lymph nodes: the first case series from Ecuador

Microwave ablation (MWA) has emerged as a minimally invasive technique, transforming the therapeutic landscape for benign thyroid nodules (BTN), papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC), and cervical lymph node metastasis (CLNM). This study aims to present the first experience in Ecuador using MWA. We included adults undergoing MWA for BTN, PTMC, and CLNM between September 2022 and April 2023. Descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used to compare some pre- and post-intervention outcomes.
Citation
Godoy R, Solis-Pazmino P, Walder F, Lincango EP, Lehn C. Microwave ablation of thyroid nodules and metastatic thyroid cervical lymph nodes: the first case series from Ecuador. J Surg Case Rep. 2025;2025(4):rjaf197. Published 2025 Apr 7. doi:10.1093/jscr/rjaf197
Conclusion
microwave ablation; thyroid nodules; thyroid cancer









