Research Article

Efficacy and Safety of Single-Session Radiofrequency Ablation in Treating Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Short-Term Prospective Cohort Study

Table 2

Characteristics of nodule treatment and safety outcome.

CharacteristicsSummary statistics (N = 78)

Lidocaine 2% (ml) ((mean ± SD) (range))12.94 ± 4.57 (4–27)
Min RF power (Watt) ((mean ± SD) (range))16.41 ± 3.02 (10–25)
Max RF power (Watt) ((mean ± SD) (range))31.02 ± 8.28 (20–45)
Ablation time (minute) ((mean ± SD) (range))21.97 ± 13.45 (6.5–62)
Complication (n (%))
 Minor complication2 (2.56)
 Major complication0 (0)