Thyroid nodules 0.3 centimeters by 0.2 centimeters can usually be treated with ablation.
Thyroid ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that removes necrotic tissue through radiofrequency ablation without causing damage to normal tissue. Thyroid nodules less than one centimeter in size are usually treated with ablation. Ablation can be performed under local anesthesia and has the advantages of less trauma and faster recovery.
However, there are contraindications to ablation. Thyroid ablation is not recommended for patients with diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, severe cardiac, renal or hepatic dysfunction, nodules that are too small to be localized, inability to cooperate with the treatment, and coagulation disorders.
In addition, if the thyroid nodule is relatively large and complex in structure, ablation is generally not suitable for treatment to avoid the recurrence of the disease due to incomplete removal of the nodule, and it can be changed to thyroidectomy for treatment.
Therefore, it is recommended that patients with thyroid nodules should go to regular hospitals for examination, and the size and nature of the thyroid nodules should be clarified before choosing the appropriate treatment under the guidance of specialists.