Consensus statement for use and technical requirements of thyroid ultrasound in endocrinology units

Hernández, Tomás Martín; Gómez, Juan José Díez; Díaz-Soto, Gonzalo; Cuadro, Alberto Torres; González, Elena Navarro; Alday, Amelia Oleaga; Sambo, Marcel; Calatayud, Jordi L. Reverter; Argüelles, Iñaki; Doblas, Isabel Mancha; García, Diego Fernández; Galofré, Juan Carlos

doi:10.1016/j.endien.2016.10.003

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“…Depending on this background, the ability to perform diagnostic ultrasound may require more formal accreditation via courses associated with professional society meetings or continued education offerings 195 . Expertise is not based on training or certification alone, but is acquired through frequent, regular application of ultrasonography in the clinical setting 196 …”

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Radiofrequency ablation and related ultrasound‐guided ablation technologies for treatment of benign and malignant thyroid disease: An international multidisciplinary consensus statement of the American Head and Neck Society Endocrine Surgery Section with the Asia Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery, Associazione Medici Endocrinologi, British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons, European Thyroid Association, Italian Society of Endocrine Surgery Units, Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology,

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Background The use of ultrasound‐guided ablation procedures to treat both benign and malignant thyroid conditions is gaining increasing interest. This document has been developed as an international interdisciplinary evidence‐based statement with a primary focus on radiofrequency ablation and is intended to serve as a manual for best practice application of ablation technologies. Methods A comprehensive literature review was conducted to guide statement development and generation of best practice recommendations. Modified Delphi method was applied to assess whether statements met consensus among the entire author panel. Results A review of the current state of ultrasound‐guided ablation procedures for the treatment of benign and malignant thyroid conditions is presented. Eighteen best practice recommendations in topic areas of preprocedural evaluation, technique, postprocedural management, efficacy, potential complications, and implementation are provided. Conclusions As ultrasound‐guided ablation procedures are increasingly utilized in benign and malignant thyroid disease, evidence‐based and thoughtful application of best practices is warranted.

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Radiofrequency ablation and related ultrasound‐guided ablation technologies for treatment of benign and malignant thyroid disease: An international multidisciplinary consensus statement of the American Head and Neck Society Endocrine Surgery Section with the Asia Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery, Associazione Medici Endocrinologi, British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons, European Thyroid Association, Italian Society of Endocrine Surgery Units, Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology,

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“…Depending on their educational background, physicians could require additional official accreditation through programs connected to relevant medical societies, conferences, or continuing education opportunities ( 188 ). Expertise is gained by frequent and consistent use of US in clinical practice, not just through formal education or certification ( 189 , 190 ).…”

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