Conventional 22-and 20-gauge needle for second trimester amniocentesis: A comparison of short term outcomes
TURKISH JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, cilt.13, sa.1, ss.27-30, 2016 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- 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.