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April 23, 2026Genel Tıp DergisiOpen Access

Microwave Ablation versus Combined Ethanol–Microwave Ablation in Symptomatic Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Single-Center Comparative Study

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EBErkan BilginÇİÇetin İmamoğluABAhmet Bayrak

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Comparative study evaluates efficacy of microwave and combined ethanol-microwave ablation in benign thyroid nodules, suggesting effective treatments.

Key Points

  • The study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of microwave ablation and ethanol plus microwave ablation in treating benign thyroid nodules.
  • Retrospective analysis of 24 patients treated between January 2023 and January 2025.
  • Patients with solid nodules underwent microwave ablation, while those with cystic components received combined ethanol and microwave ablation.
  • Nodule volumes were measured before and 6 months after the treatment.
  • Mean volume reduction ratio at 6 months was 62.15% for microwave ablation and 74.37% for ethanol plus microwave ablation.
  • Volume reduction was substantial in both groups, but the difference was not statistically significant.
  • Both treatments had no major complications, although some patients experienced transient hoarseness.

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Bilgin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9bb6285696592c86ed0a9https://doi.org/10.54005/geneltip.1771350
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