Diagnostic Adequacy of Thyroid Biopsy Performed by the Surgeon with a 25-Gauge Needle Under Ultrasound Guidance
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the adequacy of ultrasound-guided biopsies of thyroid nodules performed by a surgeon. Methods:The study included ultrasound-guided biopsies performed on 96 nodules in 71 patients between August 2021 and September 2024.The results were evaluated retrospectively.Results: A total of 96 nodules in 71 patients underwent ultrasound-guided 25-gauge needle thyroid biopsy.The diagnostic adequacy rate was 91.6% (88 nodules), and the non-diagnostic rate was 8.33% (8 nodules).Of the patients included in the study, 11 were male (15.5%) and 60 were female (84.5%) with a mean age of 47.04±14.76years.Discussion and Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy can be performed successfully by experienced and adequately trained surgeons.Biopsies performed by the surgeon have many benefits, such as time and cost savings.Therefore, we believe that providing ultrasonography training during surgical residency is important.In addition, the 25-gauge needle is a reliable option in terms of diagnostic accuracy.
Author: Güven Erdoğrul
Institution: Mersin Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411825189