How effective is endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy?
Gin|[egrave]|s A et al. (2005) Prospective study of a Trucut needle for performing EUS-guided biopsy with EUS-guided FNA rescue. Gastrointest Endosc 62: 597–601 Synopsis Background The diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) ranges from 60% to 90%, depending on the location of the lesion.
Original article Ginès A et al. (2005) Prospective study of a Trucut needle for performing EUS-guided biopsy with EUS-guided FNA rescue. Gastrointest Endosc 62: 597–601 PubMedThe diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) ranges from 60% to 90%, depending on the location of the lesion.