Table 1 Volume reduction of thyroid nodules after RFA
From: Effect of ultrasound parameters of benign thyroid nodules on radiofrequency ablation efficacy
Variable | Follow-up | Median | Mean | ± SD | Min | Max | Marginal changea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Volume Reduction (VR) | 1-month | 12 | 17.67 | 19.5 | 0 | 110 | 17.67 |
3-month | 18 | 24.57 | 23.9 | 1.2 | 125 | 6.9 | |
6-month | 19.95 | 27.80 | 27.2 | 1.2 | 159 | 3.23 | |
12-month | 19.95 | 27.87 | 27.1 | 1.2 | 159 | 0.07 | |
Volume Reduction Ratio (VRR) | 1-month | 36.18 | 38.75 | 18.6 | 0 | 89.2 | 38.75 |
3-month | 54.24 | 53.65 | 18.1 | 7.5 | 100 | 14.9 | |
6-month | 61.01 | 59.38 | 17.6 | 20 | 100 | 5.73 | |
12-month | 61.36 | 59.91 | 18.2 | 20 | 100 | 0.53 |