A Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration versus Core Needle Biopsy for Thyroid Nodules: Pain, Tolerability, and Complications
BackgroundTo compare pain, tolerability, and complications associated with fine needle aspiration (FNA) versus core needle biopsy (CNB).MethodsFNAs were performed using 23-gauge needles and CNBs were performed using 18-gauge double-action spring-activated needles in 100 patients for each procedure....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Academya Publishing Co.
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Endocrinology and Metabolism |
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| Online Access: | https://e-enm.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2008ENM/enm-33-114.pdf |