Die Echotherapie als nichtinvasives Therapieverfahren von Schilddrüsenveränderungen

Zusammenfassung

Fokussierter Ultraschall gewinnt durch die Echotherapiebehandlung auch im Einsatz bei Schilddrüsenveränderungen zunehmend an Bedeutung. Der vorliegende Beitrag gibt Einblicke in den Einsatz der Echotherapie und den Ablauf einer Behandlung, sowie die klinischen Erfahrungen und Zukunftsperspektiven. Studien bei der Therapie von gutartigen symptomatischen Schilddrüsenknoten konnten bereits signifikante Volumenreduktionen des krankhaften Gewebes und eine damit verbundene Verbesserung der Symptomatik zeigen. Zudem konnte eine gute Verträglichkeit und ein geringes Risiken- und Nebenwirkungsprofil demonstriert werden.

Abstract

Focused ultrasound is becoming more and more important when it comes to its application in thyroid diseases due to the development of echotherapy. This article provides insights in the application of echotherapy and the treatment process as well as clinical experiences and future perspectives. Studies have already been able to show significant volume reductions and improvement of symptoms after the treatment of benign and symptomatic thyroid nodules. Moreover, a high tolerability and a low profile in risk and side effects has been demonstrated.

Schlüsselwörter

HIFU - Echotherapie - fokussierter Ultraschall - Thermoablation - Schilddrüsenknoten

Keywords

HIFU - Echotherapy - focused ultrasound - thermal ablation - thyroid nodules

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