The American Thyroid Association Statement on Ablation Techniques for Benign Thyroid Nodules recently published a thorough article that outlines implementation, qualification, methodology, and protocols for optimizing safety for the introduction of thermal ablation in clinical practice. This is an essential reference for all physicians hoping to embark upon interventional thyroid procedures.
The endorsement of the
American Association of Endocrine Surgery,
American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery,
American Head and Neck Society,
Society of Interventional Radiology,
Latin-American Thyroid Society,
Asia and Oceania Thyroid Association, and
Asia Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery
indicate the intense scrutiny assigned to this important reference and the broad scope of subspecialties it affects.
The collective effort addresses nuances, highlighting the complexity of care associated with thyroid nodule management. The article clearly demonstrates the considerations and complexities of patient evaluation, pre-procedural planning, patient treatment, and post-procedural management.
This enthusiastic effort is presented in the interest for our patients whom have experienced overwhelmingly positive results with this treatment modality.
The full article is available for download.