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Postoperative complications of patients with Bethesda IV nodules treated with MWA and surgery.
| Complication | MWA group (n = 47) | Surgery group (n = 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Hoarseness (n, %) | 0 | 0 |
| Glottic edema (n, %) | 0*** | 1 (1.19%) |
| Numbness of hands and feet (n, %) | 0*** | 1 (1.19%) |
| Postoperative pain (n, %) | 2 (4.26%)*** | 72 (85.71%) |
| Postoperative infection (n, %) | 0*** | 1 |
Note. MWA, microwave ablation.
***p < 0.001 vs. surgery group.
