Is US-guided biopsy of thyroid nodules a safe procedure?

In this meta-analysis, the authors evaluated the incidence of complications within this extremely common procedure. There are complications; however, the rate is very low and we can consider it to be a very safe procedure.

Article: Complications following ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy of thyroid nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Eun Ju Ha, Chong Hyun Suh and Jung Hwan Baek