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Ethanol Ablation vs. Radiofrequency Ablation: Dr. Shuchie Jaggi (NY)
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April 22, 2025

Ethanol Ablation vs. Radiofrequency Ablation: Dr. Shuchie Jaggi (NY)

Today's guest is Dr. Shuchie Jaggi, a leading endocrinologist, co-director of the interdisciplinary thyroid program at Lenox Hill Hospital (NY), and a specialist in advanced thyroid imaging and minimally invasive treatments.Here’s what we’ll be covering today:✅ The role of neck imaging in diagnosing and guiding treatment✅ How ethanol ablation works and why it’s ideal for thyroid cysts✅ The science behind radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and its growing use in clinical practice✅ How these two techniques compare—when to choose one over the other✅ The future of thyroid care and what’s on the horizon for nonsurgical intervention