Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic lesions: A systematic review of technical and procedural variables

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Author	Olyaee, Mojtaba Jani, Bhairvi S. Rzouq, Fadi Saligram, Shreyas Lim, Diego Rastogi, Amit Bonino, John
Copyright Year	2016
Abstract	Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided tissue acquisition has emerged over the last decade as an invaluable diagnostic tool in approaching the different pancreatic lesions. Given the safety and minimal invasiveness of this approach combined with the high diagnostic yield, it became the standard of care when dealing with different pancreatic pathologies. However, some variables regarding this procedure remain not fully understood. These can influence the diagnostic yield of the procedure and include the presence of the on-site cytopathologist, the type and size of the needle used as well as obtaining aspiration versus core biopsy, the number of passes and the sampling technique, and the role of suction and stylet use among others. We performed a comprehensive literature search using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Embase for studies that assessed these variables. Eligible studies were analyzed using several parameters such as technique and procedure, with the aim of reviewing results from an evidence-based standpoint.
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ISSN	22501541
e-ISSN	19472714
DOI	10.4103/1947-2714.175185
Journal	North American Journal of Medical Sciences
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	8
Language	English
Publisher	Medknow
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Gastroenterology and Hepatology Cytopathology Endoscopic Ultrasound (eus) Fine-needle Aspiration (fna) Fine-needle Biopsy (fnb) Pancreatic Lesions North American Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume 8, Issue 1
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Subject	Medicine