Short-axis versus long-axis ultrasound-guided thyroid nodule biopsy: A randomized controlled trial of diagnostic performance in Iraq

Short-axis and long-axis US-FNAC offer similar diagnostic performance of thyroid nodules in Iraqi patients. Although there were no differences in accuracy between procedures, operator experience, nodule characteristics, and patient factors could be used to choose the technique that best suited the clinical situation, which would allow for flexibility in clinical practice and potential improvements in patient comfort and procedural efficiency.