“Wet suction technique (WEST)”: a novel way to enhance the quality of EUS-FNA aspirate. Results of a prospective, single-blind, randomized, controlled trial using a …
R Attam, MA Arain, SJ Bloechl, G Trikudanathan… - Gastrointestinal …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Contemporary EUS-guided FNA techniques involve the use of a needle, with
an air column within the lumen, with or without suction. We describe a novel technique with …
an air column within the lumen, with or without suction. We describe a novel technique with …
A prospective, single-blind, randomized, controlled trial of EUS-guided FNA with and without a stylet
Background Most endosonographers use an EUS needle with an internal stylet during EUS-
guided FNA (EUS-FNA). Reinserting the stylet into the needle after every pass is tedious …
guided FNA (EUS-FNA). Reinserting the stylet into the needle after every pass is tedious …
Effect of a stylet on a histological specimen in EUS-guided fine-needle tissue acquisition by using 22-gauge needles: a multicenter, prospective, randomized …
Y Abe, H Kawakami, K Oba, T Hayashi, I Yasuda… - Gastrointestinal …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background EUS-guided FNA (EUS-FNA) has become the most efficacious way to obtain
specimens from a solid lesion adjacent to the GI tract. Previous reports regarding the use of …
specimens from a solid lesion adjacent to the GI tract. Previous reports regarding the use of …
EUS-guided fine needle tissue acquisition by using high negative pressure suction for the evaluation of solid masses: a pilot study
A Larghi, A Noffsinger, CE Dye, J Hart… - Gastrointestinal …, 2005 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The capability of obtaining tissue samples for histologic examination during
EUS has theoretical advantages over cytology alone. The objective was to evaluate the …
EUS has theoretical advantages over cytology alone. The objective was to evaluate the …
Maximizing the yield of EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration
KJ Chang - Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 2002 - giejournal.org
The limitation of EUS as an imaging modality with its lack of specificity has been addressed
by the development of EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA). 1-5 With this advancement …
by the development of EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA). 1-5 With this advancement …
Prospective study of a Trucut needle for performing EUS-guided biopsy with EUS-guided FNA rescue
A Ginès, MJ Wiersema, JE Clain, NL Pochron… - Gastrointestinal …, 2005 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: EUS-guided FNA (EUS-FNA) is an accurate technique for sampling
extraintestinal masses and lymph nodes. The use of a Trucut needle to perform EUS-guided …
extraintestinal masses and lymph nodes. The use of a Trucut needle to perform EUS-guided …
A prospective comparison of EUS‐guided FNA using 25‐gauge and 22‐gauge needles
H Imazu, Y Uchiyama, H Kakutani… - Gastroenterology …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Background and Aims. There are limited data on the differences in diagnostic yield between
25‐gauge and 22‐gauge EUS‐FNA needles. This prospective study compared the …
25‐gauge and 22‐gauge EUS‐FNA needles. This prospective study compared the …
Diagnostic yield of malignancy during EUS-guided FNA of solid lesions with and without a stylet: a prospective, single blind, randomized, controlled trial
S Wani, D Early, J Kunkel, A Leathersich… - Gastrointestinal …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Use of a stylet during EUS-guided FNA (EUS-FNA) is believed to improve
the quality and diagnostic yield of specimens. OBJECTIVE: To compare samples obtained …
the quality and diagnostic yield of specimens. OBJECTIVE: To compare samples obtained …
Macroscopic on-site quality evaluation of biopsy specimens to improve the diagnostic accuracy during EUS-guided FNA using a 19-gauge needle for solid lesions: a …
T Iwashita, I Yasuda, T Mukai, S Doi… - Gastrointestinal …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Although rapid on-site cytologic evaluation provides high efficacy of EUS-
guided FNA (EUS-FNA), its availability is limited. Alternatively, macroscopic on-site quality …
guided FNA (EUS-FNA), its availability is limited. Alternatively, macroscopic on-site quality …
Utility of a repeated EUS at a tertiary-referral center
J DeWitt, K McGreevy, S Sherman, J LeBlanc - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The utility of a repeated EUS by experts is not known. OBJECTIVE: To
define the utility of a repeated EUS for the same indication. DESIGN: A retrospective case …
define the utility of a repeated EUS for the same indication. DESIGN: A retrospective case …