Table 5.
Rate of complications in relation to the number of punctures performed by the respective examiners
| Examiner | Minor complication | Major complication | Total biopsies |
|---|---|---|---|
| A |
1 (1.0%) |
0 |
96 |
| B |
1 (1.6%) |
0 |
64 |
| C |
1 (1.9%) |
0 |
52 |
| D |
0 |
1 (0.6%) |
156 |
| E |
0 |
1 (1.3%) |
78 |
| F |
0 |
1 (1.5%) |
66 |
| G |
0 |
1 (1.7%) |
59 |
| H |
0 |
1 (4.2%) |
24 |
| I |
0 |
1 (5.6%) |
18 |
| J |
1 (0.6%) |
1 (0.6%) |
164 |
| K |
1 (1.2%) |
1 (1.2%) |
86 |
| L | 7 (0.9%) | 7 (0.9%) | 776 |