FNA Guided Ultrasonography Needle Technique Axial Vs Lateral Approach Study

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2020
Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has been proven to be an accurate and efficient tool in thyroid nodule evaluation. Thyroid nodule aspiration is performed by the use of either two techniques; the short axis approach by which only the tip of the needle is observed, or the long axis approach by which the entire needle is observed. Controversial remains of which approach produces better diagnostic adequacy and less non-diagnostic (Bethesda category I) results.
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First added on: May 07, 2024