Expert consensus and operation specifications for thermal ablation in the treatment of primary hyperthyroidism

Abstract

In recent years, no major advances have been developed in the standard treatment of primary hyperthyroidism, which mainly includes medication, radiotherapy and bilateral subtotal/total thyroidectomy. These three therapies have specific advantages and disadvantages, even traditional surgery is not appropriate for some patients due to invasive trauma, complications and neck scars. As great progresses of thermal ablation technology have been made, many domestic hospitals are carrying out this technique for hyperthyroidism. In order to improve the efficacy and safety, critical issues related to thermal ablation in patients with hyperthyroidism, including indications, contraindications, perioperative preparations, anesthesia and procedure etc, were discussed. The Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Ultrasound Intervention Professional Committee of Interventional Physician Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Professional Committee of Interventionist Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, The Expert Committee of the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) and the Professional Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association organized related experts and formulated this consensus based on the latest research progress.