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KMID : 0986520090090040214
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Korean Journal of Endoscrine Surgery
2009 Volume.9 No. 4 p.214 ~ p.217
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Feasibility of Ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Using Extended Tube for a Thyroid Mass
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Lee Myung-Jae
Kim Mi-Jin
Sung Chi-Won
Park Young-Sam
Kim Cheol-Seung
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Abstract
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Purpose: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a very useful procedure for the diagnosis and management of thyroid disease. The use of FNAC has increased over the years. We determined the incidence of complications associated with ultrasound-guided FNAC using an extended tube for a thyroid mass and the factors that contribute to such complications.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted to identify patients who underwent FNAC. Two hundred fifty-four patients underwent 325 procedures between July and September 2009.
Results: There were no major complications associated with ultrasound-guided FNAC using an extended tube for a thyroid mass. The most minor complication was neck pain, which occurred in 16.1% of the patients (41/254). Multiple FNACs, anti-coagulant medications, abnormal thyroid function tests, nature of the mass, and size of the mass did not contribute to the complications in this study.
Conclusion: Using an extended tube during ultrasound- guided FNAC for a thyroid mass is safe and convenient.
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KEYWORD
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Thyroid, Complication, Fine-needle aspiration
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