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From patients and physicians who have trusted STARmed Thyroid RFA

What do the Patients Say

What do the patients say

To hear that there is a procedure available that will take care of the problem and allow me to keep my thyroid, you can't have anything better than that!
Michael Flemming
STARmed Thyroid RFA Patient

What do the Experts Say​

Before and After

Thyroid Nodule Before Benign thyroid growth impacts patient comfort and appearance." alt="image" data-no-lazy="1"> Thyroid Nodule After Patient discomfort and recovery time are minimal, while diameter has been greatly reduced." alt="thyroid nodule after" data-no-lazy="1">
Thyroid Nodule Before Benign thyroid growth impacts patient comfort and appearance." alt="image" data-no-lazy="1"> Thyroid Nodule After Patient discomfort and recovery time are minimal, while diameter has been greatly reduced." alt="image" data-no-lazy="1">

Thyroid Health Blogs

Diagnostic

Thyroid Ultrasound Trilogy – I. The Basics of Ultrasound

Back to blog Have questions about your thyroid ultrasound? We are here to answer! Inspired by some patients’ requests, we have prepared a series of Thyroid Ultrasound articles to help you better understand those terminologies on

Physician Finder

You are taking a big step by exploring your treatment options. You are not alone. Many other people were searching for the same answers too. Many of these individuals chose RFA.

Important Safety Information / Disclaimer
Patients should talk to their doctor to decide if STARmed Thyroid RFA is right for them. Patients and doctors should review all available information on non-surgical and surgical options and associated risks in order to make an informed decision. Individual results may vary, testimonials are not claimed to represent typical results. All testimonials are from real patients, and may not reflect the typical patient’s experience, and are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results.
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Indication
The VIVA Combo RF Ablation System and star RF Electrode are intended for use in percutaneous and intraoperative coagulation and ablation of tissue.

Contraindications
There is a risk that error may result due to the radiofrequency current on patients who have pacemakers and other active implants. Do not use the radiofrequency lesion generator and electrode on these patients.
Complications:
The following types of complications may result due to the use of the radiofrequency lesion generator and electrode.
– Tumor recurrence
– Burn due to the over-heating of the the surgical equipment
– Dangerous situation due to the unskilled equipment control
– Cross-infection or complications due to the re-use of the inappropriate electrode
– Ascites/diarrhea
– Bleeding of the coagulated part
– Ventricular fibrillation
– Weakness of liver functions
– Symptoms after RFA treatment includes (abdominal) pain, fever, nausea, headache, right shoulder joint pain and chest discomfort might occur

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You are taking a big step by exploring your treatment options. You are not alone. Many other people were searching for the same answers too. Many of these individuals chose RFA.

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