Transcannular maxillary antral biopsy with Tru-Cut needle

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Pathology
• Medical Devices

Background:

• Accurate histological diagnosis is crucial for managing maxillary antral diseases.
• Traditional biopsy methods can be invasive and time-consuming.
• There is a need for efficient, outpatient procedures for antral biopsies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel Transcannular Tru-Cut needle biopsy technique for maxillary antral disease.
• To evaluate the efficacy and diagnostic accuracy of this outpatient procedure.
• To compare the results with the standard intranasal antrostomy biopsy method.

Main Methods:

• A Transcannular Tru-Cut needle was utilized for maxillary antral biopsies.
• The procedure was performed as an outpatient service.
• Biopsy specimens were analyzed histologically.
• Comparison was made with specimens obtained via intranasal antrostomy.

Main Results:

• The Transcannular Tru-Cut needle technique was successfully implemented as an outpatient procedure.
• Histological diagnoses obtained using this technique were found to be favorable.
• Diagnostic accuracy was comparable to the conventional intranasal antrostomy approach.

Conclusions:

• The Transcannular Tru-Cut needle biopsy is a viable and effective method for histological diagnosis of antral diseases.
• This technique offers a faster, outpatient alternative to traditional methods.
• It provides comparable diagnostic accuracy, improving patient convenience and diagnostic speed.