To evaluate whether the choice of synovial biopsy technique (arthroscopy, blind needle [BN] biopsy, ultrasound [US]-guided portal and forceps [P&F], or US-guided needle biopsy [NB]) translates to significant variation in synovial tissue quality and quantity, with the aim of informing recommendations for the choice of synovial sampling technique within clinical trials.

A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis Evaluating Performance of Synovial Biopsy Techniques in Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis: Arthroscopic Versus Ultrasound-Guided Versus Blind Needle Biopsy

Pitzalis, Costantino
2018-01-01

Abstract

To evaluate whether the choice of synovial biopsy technique (arthroscopy, blind needle [BN] biopsy, ultrasound [US]-guided portal and forceps [P&F], or US-guided needle biopsy [NB]) translates to significant variation in synovial tissue quality and quantity, with the aim of informing recommendations for the choice of synovial sampling technique within clinical trials.
2018
Arthritis
Arthritis, Psoriatic
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Arthroscopy
Biopsy
Biopsy, Needle
Humans
Image-Guided Biopsy
Retrospective Studies
Spondylarthritis
Synovial Membrane
Ultrasonography, Interventional
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