Prospective comparison of an 18-gauge versus 16-gauge needle for percutaneous liver core-needle biopsy in children.

Haoyu Jing Rui-Fang Xu Linxue Qian Zhanxiong Yi Xianquan Shi Li Li Li-Ying Sun Ying Liu Enhui He

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2023)

Biopsy with a 16-G needle was associated with a greater number of CPTs but did not increase the adequate specimen rate. There was no significant difference in the complication rate between 16-G biopsy and 18-G biopsy.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
fine needle aspiration
radiofrequency ablation