Abstract
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is a well-established procedure for diagnosis of pancreatic solid masses. This technique is highly accurate and safe and can be performed uneventfully in most cases. However, factors such as unstable scope position, inappropriate location of the lesion, lesion mobility, and lesion characteristics may complicate the procedure. To overcome such difficulties, it is necessary to select the most suitable needle and consider several technical points according to each situation. We introduce our standard technique for EUS-FNA and provide several tips for ensuring a successful procedure.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | E29-E33 |
| Journal | Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2014/05 |
Keywords
- Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration
- Pancreas
- Pancreatic cancer
- Pancreatic mass
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine