
pmid: 19369638
The recent letter by Dr Oertel1 points to a critical issue. With thyroid biopsies using small needles, suction not only is unnecessary but also is counterproductive, often leading to local bleeding and, …
Biopsy, Fine-Needle, Thyroid Gland, Humans, Reproducibility of Results, Suction, Thyroid Diseases, Specimen Handling
Biopsy, Fine-Needle, Thyroid Gland, Humans, Reproducibility of Results, Suction, Thyroid Diseases, Specimen Handling
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