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MY THYROID RFA

RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION

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What is RFA?

WHAT IS RFA?

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure that uses heat to shrink a thyroid nodule (buildup of cells). This non-surgical outpatient procedure involves an ultrasound that guides the physician as they insert a needle electrode into the thyroid. The electrode applies heat to ablate (surgically remove) the nodule. Typically, the resultant decreased size of the thyroid nodule can eliminate symptoms and improve the aesthetics of the patient.

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STARmed’s Radiofrequency Ablation technology is the only available RFA tool created to treat thyroid nodules.

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Why RFA might be right for you:

  • It is an outpatient procedure

  • General anesthesia is not required

  • It is less invasive than surgery

  • Faster recovery

  • No surgical scar

  • No hypothyroidism (lack of thyroid hormone)

DID YOU KNOW:
Thyroid RFA can decrease the size of a thyroid nodule by at least 80%.
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WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Visit the resources below to learn more about thyroid RFA.

Thyroid Foundation of Canada

RFA for Life

Mayo Clinic

Stanford Medicine

Columbia Surgery

CONTACT

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

2075 Bayview Ave

Toronto, ON

M4N 3M5

416-480-6705

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