ULTRASOUND-GUIDED DRAINAGE & PERCUTANEOUS ETHANOL INJECTION OF THYROID CYSTIC NODULES
This technique has great treatment outcome.
Treatment options for symptomatic benign cystic or predominately cystic thyroid nodules include needle aspiration, minimally invasive techniques like percutaneous ethanol (alcohol) injection (PEI) besides surgical resection. A prior biopsy or cytology study is mandatory to prove the benign nature of the nodule. With PEI under ultrasound guidance, generally should be considered, the ethanol results in permanent tissue damage with subsequent necrosis, fibrosis and thrombosis of cyst wall blood vessels.
Here we present the advantages and disadvantages of the PEI techniques with our real-world results.
This is part 2, a follow-up video to the first part here: [ Ссылка ]
Disclaimer: Please see your personal doctor for advice. This information does not substitute a formal consultation with your doctor who will assess, examine, diagnose and advise you on the treatment based on your unique medical condition, preferences and choices. [ Ссылка ]
The Vincent Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT), Thyroid, Head & Neck Biopsy & Surgery Specialist Clinic is based in KPJ Klang Specialist Hospital, Selangor
As we handle many different treatment methods for different thyroid diseases, we shall be able to also suggest alternative treatment options for you, from conservative, watch-and-wait option, shrinkage to total removal/resection of the lesions. We will assess each patient on a unique case-to-case basis for diagnosis and treatment, hoping for the best outcome in each case. COMMITTED TO YOUR WELL-BEING.
You can check out our webpage www.biopsy-thyroid-ent.com or www.thyroidKL.com for more details.
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