Title

Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine-needle aspiration without rapid on site evaluation by cytopathologist: An institutional experience.

Authors

Nijhawan, Sandeep; Singh, Bir; Narayan, Kumar Shwetanshu; Ramrakhiani, Dilip

Abstract

The article discusses a study which examined the adequacy of endoscopic ultrasound guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in the absence of rapid on site evaluation (ROSE) by a cytopathologist at a high volume tertiary care center. Particular focus is given to the EUS-FNA procedure, as well as the slide preparation measures. Also discussed are role of the gastroenterologist in the process and adequacy rate of lymph node lesions.

Subjects

ENDOSCOPIC ultrasonography; NEEDLE biopsy; CYTODIAGNOSIS; TERTIARY care; GASTROENTEROLOGISTS; LYMPH node diseases

Publication

Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2015, Vol 6, Issue 1, p35

ISSN

0976-5042

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.4103/0976-5042.155253