From ablation to operation: Unraveling the surgical outcomes and complications of thyroidectomy after radiofrequency ablation.

Background: Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for thyroid nodules; however, concerns exist regarding its impact on subsequent thyroid surgery. We compared surgical outcomes and complications between patients undergoing thyroidectomy after radiofrequency ablation (post-radiofrequency ablation thyroidectomy group) and those without prior radiofrequency ablation (non-radiofrequency ablation thyroidectomy group).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed thyroidectomy patients, comparing post-radiofrequency ablation thyroidectomy and non-radiofrequency ablation thyroidectomy groups, examining demographics, nodule characteristics, surgical techniques, and complications.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: A Protective Factor against Recurrence in BRAF-Wild Type Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma.

A recent work analyzing the concomitant factors BRAF mutation (risk factor) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) (protective factor) found that the presence of HT reduced lymph node metastasis in BRAF-mutated papillary thyroid carcinoma. Whether this notion is upheld with respect to disease recurrence and differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC), however, is unknown. We aimed to investigate the effect of underlying HT in DTC patients and its influence on recurrence with a specific emphasis in BRAF-mutated tumors.

Cardiovascular Health by Graves' Disease Management Modality - Surgery Versus Radioactive Iodine Versus Antithyroid Medications: A Network Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland associated with the overproduction of thyroid hormones. Excess secretion of thyroid hormones leads to cardiovascular consequences. Treatment options include antithyroid medications (ATM), radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation, and total thyroidectomy.

Radiofrequency Ablation of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules: The First North American Comparative Analysis.

Thyroid nodules can be classified as benign, malignant, or indeterminate, the latter of which make up 10-30% of nodules. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has become an attractive and promising therapy for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules. However, few studies have investigated the safety and efficacy of RFA for the management of indeterminate thyroid nodules.

Recurrent Significant Bleeding From Abdominal Wall Giant Pyogenic Granuloma Requiring Multiple Blood Transfusions.

Pyogenic granuloma (PG), also known as lobular capillary hemangioma, is a common benign vascular proliferation of unclear etiology. The proposed etiology includes trauma, infection, and preceding dermatoses. All age groups and both sexes can be affected.

Small Bowel Obstruction as a Result of Inflammatory Pseudotumor.

Inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare benign neoplasm that has been described in nearly the entire body and is often mistaken for malignancy. The exact etiology remains unknown. We present a case of small bowel obstruction secondary to an inflammatory pseudotumor.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Minimizes Lymph Node Metastasis in Mutant Papillary Thyroid Carcinomas.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) (autoimmune thyroiditis) is a clinicopathological entity associated with chronic lymphocytic infiltration resulting in hypothyroidism. HT is a double-edged sword that increases the risk of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), yet it serves as a protective factor for PTC progression. mutation in PTCs is associated with rapid cell growth, aggressive tumor characteristics, and higher mortality rates.

Population Density and Triage of Pediatric Firearm Injuries in a Rural Trauma System.

Background: Rural pediatric firearm injuries require regional pediatric and trauma expertise. We evaluated county-level population density associations with transport, hospital interventions, and patient outcomes at a Level I pediatric trauma center serving a rural, statewide catchment area.

Material And Methods: The trauma registry of the only in-state pediatric trauma center was reviewed for firearm injuries in patients < 18 between 1/2013 and 3/2020.

Efficacy and Safety of Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: A Multi-institutional Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been recently adopted into the practice of thyroidology in the United States, although its use as an alternative to traditional thyroid surgery in Asia and Europe came near the turn of the 21st century. In the United States, only a few studies with small sample sizes have been published to date. We examined outcomes of benign thyroid nodules treated with RFA from 2 North American institutions.