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The overall AE rate was 9.1% (4\/44), and AEs included 3 cases of voice hoarseness and 1 case of cough.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>This study presents promising clinical outcomes regarding the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of MWA for the treatment of patients with Bethesda IV FNs \u2264 3\u2009cm.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Advances in knowledge<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The study highlights the high technical success rate, low disease progression rate and AE rate of MWA for FNs, which underscores its potential for broader application. 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