Application of radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of thyroid nodules：history，present and prospect

Abstract:

Owing to the effectiveness and minimal invasiveness，radiofrequency ablation（RFA） has been used in the clinic to treat tumors. Recently，the incidence of thyroid nodules has been increasing yearly. The application of RFA in the treatment of thyroid nodules has become a research hotspot. This paper aims to present the history of RFA briefly，and focus on the application and con－troversy of treating tyroid nodules.