Guidance
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for treating benign thyroid nodules in adults. This involves using heat energy to destroy tissue in the nodules.
This guidance does not cover the treatment of malignant (cancerous) thyroid nodules.
Is this guidance up to date?
Next review: this guidance will be reviewed if there are new evidence or safety concerns.
Guidance development process
How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance
Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance