THE “SONAVIA” AND “SONAVIA LOCK-ON SYSTEM” AS ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY FOR THYROID NODULAR LESIONS AND CERVICAL LYMPH NODES

Abstract

　The “SONAVIA” and “SONAVIA Lock-on System” as assistive devices for fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology for thyroid nodular lesions and cervical lymph nodes Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for lesions such as thyroid nodules and enlarged cervical lymph nodes is presently an essential medical procedure that is frequently performed in clinical practice. Accidental puncturing of important organs may lead to serious consequences such as hemorrhaging. We report an FNAC assistive device that we developed to safely collect samples without the need to completely rely upon the surgeon's skill and expertise.