Investigating the optimal maximum diameter of benign thyroid nodules for thermal ablation on the basis of complete disappearance rate

Thermal ablation (TA) is a safe and effective treatment for benign thyroid nodules (BTNs). However, there has been no consensus on the optimal maximum diameter (MD) of BTNs for TA. This study aimed to identify the optimal MD of BTNs for TA based on complete disappearance rate after TA.