Diagnostic Adequacy of Thyroid Biopsy Performed by the Surgeon with a 25-Gauge Needle Under Ultrasound Guidance

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±14.76 years.
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.