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View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives/hypothesis: To compare the diagnostic adequacy of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (USFNA) of the head and neck with immediate on-site microscopic evaluation and feedback by a cytopathologist (IMMEDIATE) versus delayed examination without immediate feedback (DELAYED).
Study Design: Retrospective chart review of office-based USFNA performed in both IMMEDIATE and DELAYED settings by the same otolaryngologist.
Methods: A total of 199 USFNA procedures in the head and neck were performed by one practitioner.