1. 2022 Expert consensus on the use of laser ablation for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma
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Lu Zhang, Wei Zhou, Jian Qiao Zhou, Qian Shi, Teresa Rago, Giovanni Gambelunghe, Da Zhong Zou, Jun Gu, Man Lu, Fen Chen, Jie Ren, Wen Cheng, Ping Zhou, Stefano Spiezia, Enrico Papini, and Wei Wei Zhan
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Thyroid microcarcinoma ,laser ,thermal ablation ,ultrasound ,consensus ,management ,Medical technology ,R855-855.5 - Abstract
Objective With the aim of standardizing and improving the use of ultrasound-guided PLA on PTMC, a panel of experts from China and Italy, jointly issued this expert consensus on the clinical use of PLA for low-risk PTMC.Methods This expert consensus was developed by Chinese and Italian experts who have specific competence and expertise in this area. An evidence-based approach combining the knowledge and practical experience of the panelists was utilized.Results Twenty-six expert consensus recommendations were developed, spanning topics including the indications and contraindications of PLA for PTMC, physician training, preoperative preparation of patients, intraoperative technical procedures, possible complications, efficacy assessment, follow-up strategy, the approach to new PTMC and metastatic lymph nodes after treatment, thyroid-stimulating hormone inhibition therapy, and quality control of the entire procedure.Conclusion We summarized practical recommendations about standardized and improved PLA treatment for PTMC.
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- 2022
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