Thyroid Nodule Microwave Ablation in Mumbai
Nonsurgical treatment of Benign Thyroid Nodules
INTRODUCTION
Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within your thyroid gland. Traditionally, surgical intervention was the primary treatment method for these nodules.
Thyroid Nodule Microwave Ablation a nonsurgical, minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that uses heat to shrink thyroid nodules, has now become an increasingly popular treatment option for patients with benign thyroid swelling.
PROCEDURE
A thin needle (microwave antenna) is inserted through the skin, directly into the thyroid nodule under local anesthesia and using ultrasound guidance. Once in position, the microwave antenna is activated to heat and destroy the abnormal thyroid tissue. The antenna may then be repositioned under ultrasound guidance to ensure complete ablation.
After the procedure – small incision on skin is then covered with bandages with no sutures. The patient is discharged within 3-4 hours after the procedure.
CRITERIA
Before recommending microwave ablation treatment (MWA), a Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of the thyroid nodule (FNAC) is required to confirm its benign nature.
ELIGIBLE PATIENTS
Patients having the following symptoms are ideal candidates for this procedure –
- Cosmetic issues:
Lump in the neck which is felt on examination or visible on the skin causing cosmetic issue
- Compression symptoms:
1. Changes in voice
2. Trouble swallowing
3. Difficulty breathing
4. Neck discomfort and pain
- Diffusely enlarged thyroid: Multinodular and diffuse goiter
- Hyperthyroidism due to toxic nodule (causing excessive production of thyroid hormones)
BENEFITS OF THYROID MICROWAVE ABLATION
- Minimally Invasive:
1. Done under ultrasound guidance
2. Involves Inserting only a needle or thin probe into the thyroid gland
3. Lesser complications
- No General Anaesthesia:
Requires only local anaesthesia
- Reduced Recovery Time:
1. Daycare procedure
2. Shorter hospital stay
3. Able to return to normal activities quickly
- Thyroid Preserving:
1. Targets only the thyroid nodule
2. Maintains the overall function of the Thyroid gland
- No Scarring:
1. Aesthetically good results
2. No ugly scarring in neck
UNIQUE ADVANTAGE
Thyroid Nodule Microwave Ablation in mumbai, by targeting a small amount of nodule tissue exclusively, preserves the surrounding thyroid tissue, keeping it undamaged and healthy.
he has become a leading Interventional Radiologist in Mumbai. For consultation call on 90040 93090
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