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Treatment time and medical cost of patients with Bethesda category IV thyroid nodules treated with MWA and surgery.
| MWA group (n = 47) | Surgery group (n = 84) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total operation time (min) | 4.03 ± 3.28*** | 109.74 ± 42.42 |
| Hospitalization (day) | 5.15 ± 2.66*** | 8.22 ± 2.24 |
| Cost (USD) | 2,617.42 ± 570.40*** | 3,837.68 ± 2,385.11 |
| Incision length (cm) | 0*** | 6.07 ± 1.93 |
MWA, microwave ablation.
***p < 0.001 vs. surgery group.
