Needle types used in abdominal cross-sectional interventional radiology: a survey of the Society of Abdominal Radiology emerging technology commission
ConclusionAbdominal radiologists use a variety of needles when performing common interventional procedures. Members of the SAR CSIR ETC commonly use automatic, 18-gauge, variable throw length needles for solid organ biopsies, 5 French catheter style needles for paracentesis, and 25-gauge spinal needles for thyroid FNA.
Source: Abdominal Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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