Initial experience with EUS-guided microbiopsy forceps in diagnosing pancreatic cystic lesions: A multicenter feasibility study (with video).

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Cystic lesions of the pancreas represent a diagnostic dilemma. Recently, a through-the-needle microbiopsy forceps has become available, enabling procurement of EUS-guided histological specimens from the pancreatic cyst wall. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of this novel instrument in a multicenter clinical setting.

Patients and methods

Patients referred for EUS evaluation of pancreatic cysts and attempted EUS-guided microbiopsy was included retrospectively from six international tertiary centers. Patient's demographics, EUS findings, technical and clinical success, and histopathological results were recorded.

Results

: A total of 28 patients were identified. We report a technical success rate of 85.7% (n = 24). Biopsies were gen

SUBMITTER: Kovacevic B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6289018 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature