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What is the purpose of the study mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the study mentioned in the text?
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules.
How many benign thyroid nodules were included in the study?
How many benign thyroid nodules were included in the study?
What were the inclusion criteria for the patients in the study?
What were the inclusion criteria for the patients in the study?
Unilateral or bilateral thyroid nodules with compression symptoms or cosmetic problems, cytological confirmation of benignity without atypical cells, and patient refusal or unfit for surgery.
What type of RF generator was used for the ablation procedure?
What type of RF generator was used for the ablation procedure?
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What was the follow-up period for the patients in the study?
What was the follow-up period for the patients in the study?
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