Fine-needle aspiration cytology of thyroid nodule: does the needle matter?
Our data showed that the adoption of a stylet needle significantly improves diagnostic performance, reducing by about 14% the expenditure per diagnostic procedure. Therefore, we suggest that stylet needles should be widely adopted to perform US-FNAC of thyroid procedures.
In our practice, we have selectively applied a 3-stage laparoscopic surgical approach to restorative proctocolectomy in patients with ulcerative colitis who are receiving aggressive medical therapy in an attempt to minimize perioperative complications. This strategy appears efficacious, and short-term outcomes compare favorably with those following a 2-stage approach.