Bassett Medical Center Now Offering New Radiofrequency Thyroid Ablation Treatment
COOPERSTOWN—Bassett Medical Center is now offering radiofrequency thyroid ablation treatment for patients with non-cancerous thyroid growths, the only location in the state to offer the advanced treatment outside of New York City, according to a recent press release.
The non-invasive approach to thyroid ablation is a simple outpatient procedure that uses an ultrasound-guided needle to deliver an electrical current to benign thyroid growths. The heat from the electricity shrinks the nodules. Treatment offers faster recovery, fewer complications, and no scarring. Patients generally return to normal activities within three days and usually do not need thyroid medication after the procedure.
