Table 6 Demonstration of complications happened in the 40 patients, no sustained or life-threating complications
From: Efficacy and safety of ultrasound (US)-guided radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules
1 Major (2.5%) | 2 Minor (5%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall complications3 (7.5%) | Transient voice changes (fully recovered) | 1 (2.5%) | Hematoma | 1 (2.5%) |
Nodule rupture | 0 (0.0%) | Skin burn (first degree) | 1 (2.5%) | |
Nodule rupture with abscess formation | 0 (0.0%) | Vomiting | 0 (0.0%) | |
Hypothyroidism | 0 (0.0%) | – | – | |
Brachial plexus injury | 0 (0.0%) | – | – | |