EUS-guided through-the-needle biopsy for pancreatic cystic lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Differentiating pancreatic cystic lesions remains a challenge when the current technique of EUS-guided FNA is used. Recently, a miniaturized biopsy forceps with an outer diameter of 0.8 mm has been developed, thus allowing it to be passed through the bore of a standard 19-gauge FNA needle to acquire tissue.

Methods

This study consisted of a retrospective review of all cases of EUS-guided through-the-needle forceps biopsy technique (TTNFB) performed for pancreatic cystic lesions at a single academic tertiary care center over a 12-month period. Technical success was defined as acquisition of adequate tissue for formal histologic analysis. Safety was assessed through the monitoring and recording of periprocedural and postprocedural adverse events.

Results

SUBMITTER: Samarasena J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6731357 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature