Conventional 22-and 20-gauge needle for second trimester amniocentesis: A comparison of short term outcomes

KÖSE Ş., Akkurt M. O., YAVUZ A., Eris S., TOLA E. N., ÖZKAYA M. O., ...Daha Fazla

TURKISH JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, cilt.13, sa.1, ss.27-30, 2016 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2016
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4274/tjod.74875
  • Dergi Adı: TURKISH JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.27-30
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Objective: To compare the short-term outcomes of two different-sized needles for genetic amniocentesis. Materials and Methods: A total of 271 amniocentesis were retrospectively evaluated in 2 groups concerning the size of the needles used during the procedure: Conventional 20-gauge (G) (n=164) and 22G (n=107). Periprocedural complications and cost-effectiveness were compared across the groups. Results: There were no differences between groups concerning complications within 15 days after the procedure (fetal loss, 0.6% versus 0.9%, and amniotic fluid leak 1.2% versus 1.8%, p=0.99 for each). The 22G needle was significantly more cost efficient (p<0.0001). Conclusion: The 22 G spinal needle is convenient for second trimester amniocentesis with similar complication rate and has a favorable cost profile.