Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life Measures After Surgical Resection and Radiofrequency Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules
Columbia University
Summary
The purpose of this observational research is to evaluate and compare clinical outcomes after treatment for symptomatic benign multinodular goiter (MNG) patients. This is a data collection study in which we ask participants to give access to information generated before and after treatment of their condition.
Description
Benign multinodular goiter (MNG) refers to an enlarged thyroid gland with nodules within it, frequently owing to iodine deficiency. It is the most common endocrine disorder worldwide. Significant growths of nodules can cause symptomatic compressive symptoms such as dysphagia, dyspnea, or vascular compression of the neck vessels. On occasion, these nodules can develop autonomy and secrete excess thyroid hormone (toxic multinodular goiter). Surgical resection has been the preferred treatment option for symptomatic multinodular goiters and addresses both compressive symptoms as well as hyperthyr…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients \>/=18 years old with benign thyroid nodules Exclusion Criteria: * cardiac arrhythmia * pregnancy
Interventions
- ProcedureThyroidectomy
Surgical Resection of thyroid nodules
- DeviceRadiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency Ablation of thyroid nodules
Location
- Columbia UniversityNew York, New York