The Use of Directed Ablative Techniques for Autonomously Functioning Thyroid Nodules: A Statement From the North American Society for Interventional Thyroidology
Methodological detailsexpert consensus, Expert group approved by North American Society for Interventional Thyroidology (NASIT) executive council collected evidence and best practices, compiled and reviewed by the AFTN statement writing group
- Expert consensus
- Expert group approved by NASIT executive council collected evidence and best practices, compiled and reviewed by the AFTN statement writing group
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Guidance on appropriate workup and preprocedure testing for autonomously functioning thyroid nodules (AFTNs)
Preprocedural considerations regarding ideal patient and nodule selection
Proper patient counseling on expected outcomes and potential complications
Ablation techniques to increase the likelihood of a euthyroid state with adequate volume reduction
Appropriate follow-up
Original publication
The Use of Directed Ablative Techniques for Autonomously Functioning Thyroid Nodules: A Statement From the North American Society for Interventional Thyroidology. Endocr Pract. Published 4 July 2026. doi:10.
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