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Park Y, Kang JM, Kim JW, Won DS, Ryu DS, Kim SH, Yun CE, Eo SJ, Park JH, Lee SS. Comparison of Franseen and novel tricore needles for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy in a porcine liver model. Sci Rep 2024; 14:22453. [PMID: 39341878 PMCID: PMC11439050 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73184-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 09/16/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024] Open
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy is an effective method for obtaining tissue samples from various organs; however, challenges such as inadequate specimens persist. This study compared a newly designed Tricore needle with a Franseen needle for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy of porcine liver. Both needles were tested on four male Yorkshire pigs. Specimens were obtained with an 100% (36/36) success rate with no procedure-related adverse effects. The Tricore needle experienced significantly less resistance during puncture than Franseen needle (3.83 vs. 5.97 N, P < 0.001) and better ultrasound visibility (168.97 vs. 125.04, P = 0.004). The Tricore needle also achieved faster specimen acquisition time (48.94 vs. 59.90 s, P = 0.038), larger total specimen area (6.67 vs. 4.68 mm2, P = 0.049), fewer fragments (23.94 vs. 31.94, P = 0.190), lager fragment area (0.28 vs. 0.15 mm2, P < 0.001), and more the number of complete portal tracts (15.44 vs. 9.33, P = 0.017) compared to the Franseen needle. The newly designed Tricore needle showed enhanced procedural performance and specimen quantity and quality compared to commercially available Franseen needle. Although further clinical studies are required, the Tricore needle may represent a favorable option for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy procedures.
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- Yubeen Park
- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
- Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
- Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
- Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
- Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea.
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Kanno A, Ikeda E, Ando K, Yokoyama K, Yamamoto H. The history of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration: development and progress. J Med Ultrason (2001) 2024; 51:187-194. [PMID: 38244112 DOI: 10.1007/s10396-023-01400-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is an important diagnostic technique to accurately diagnose diseases originating from organs near the gastrointestinal tract. EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) has improved the histopathological diagnosis. EUS-FNA has been further developed over a long period of 40 years. The history of the development of endosonographic scopes, ultrasonographic observation systems, puncture needles, and puncture methods will provide a springboard for future development.
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- Atsushi Kanno
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan
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Quispel R, Schutz HM, Keultjes AWP, Erler NS, Janssen QP, van Hooft JE, Venneman NG, Honkoop P, Hol L, Scheffer RC, Bisseling TM, Voermans RP, Vleggaar FP, Schwartz MP, Verdonk RC, Hoge CV, Kuiken SD, Curvers WL, van Vilsteren FGI, Poen AC, Spanier MB, Bruggink AH, Smedts FM, van Velthuysen MLF, van Eijck CH, Besselink MG, Veldt BJ, Koerkamp BG, van Driel LMJW, Bruno MJ. Diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic ultrasonography-guided tissue acquisition prior to resection of pancreatic carcinoma: a nationwide analysis. HPB (Oxford) 2023; 25:1438-1445. [PMID: 37550169 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.07.900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Endoscopic ultrasonography guided tissue acquisition (EUS + TA) is used to provide a tissue diagnosis in patients with suspected pancreatic cancer. Key performance indicators (KPI) for these procedures are rate of adequate sample (RAS) and sensitivity for malignancy (SFM). AIM assess practice variation regarding KPI of EUS + TA prior to resection of pancreatic carcinoma in the Netherlands. PATIENTS AND METHODS Results of all EUS + TA prior to resection of pancreatic carcinoma from 2014-2018, were extracted from the national Dutch Pathology Registry (PALGA). Pathology reports were classified as: insufficient for analysis (b1), benign (b2), atypia (b3), neoplastic other (b4), suspected malignant (b5), and malignant (b6). RAS was defined as the proportion of EUS procedures yielding specimen sufficient for analysis. SFM was calculated using a strict definition (malignant only, SFM-b6), and a broader definition (SFM-b5+6). RESULTS 691 out of 1638 resected patients (42%) underwent preoperative EUS + TA. RAS was 95% (range 89-100%), SFM-b6 was 44% (20-77%), and SFM-b5+6 was 65% (53-90%). All centers met the performance target RAS>85%. Only 9 out of 17 met the performance target SFM-b5+6 > 85%. CONCLUSION This nationwide study detected significant practice variation regarding KPI of EUS + TA procedures prior to surgical resection of pancreatic carcinoma. Therefore, quality improvement of EUS + TA is indicated.
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- Rutger Quispel
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, the Netherlands; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, the Netherlands; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biostatistics, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis, Dordrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maasstad Ziekenhuis, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, 's Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Utrecht University Medical Centre, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Meander Medical Centre, Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Nie WJ, Jing Z, Hua M. Value of enhanced computed tomography in differentiating small mesenchymal tumours of the gastrointestinal from smooth muscle tumours. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:2012-2020. [PMID: 37901731 PMCID: PMC10600775 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i9.2012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Computed tomography (CT) technology has been gradually used in the differentiation of small mesenchymal tumors of the stomach and intestines from smooth muscle tumours. AIM To explore the value of enhanced CT in the differentiation of small mesenchymal tumors of the stomach and intestines from smooth muscle tumours. METHODS Clinical data of patients with gastric mesenchymal or gastric smooth muscle tumours who were treated in our hospital from May 2018 to April 2023 were retrospectively analysed. Patients were divided into the gastric mesenchymal tumor group and the gastric smooth muscle tumor group respectively (n = 50 cases per group). Clinical data of 50 healthy volunteers who received physical examinations in our hospital during the same period were selected and included in the control group. Serum levels of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), CA-125 and cytokeratin 19 fragment antigen 21-1 were compared among the three groups. The value of CEA and CA19-9 in the identification of gastric mesenchymal tumours was analysed using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The Kappa statistic was used to analyse the consistency of the combined CEA and CA19-9 test in identifying gastric mesenchymal tumours. RESULTS CEA levels varied among the three groups in the following order: The gastric mesenchymal tumour group > the control group > the gastric smooth muscle tumour group. CA19-9 levels varied among the three groups in the following order: The gastric mesenchymal group > the gastric smooth muscle group > the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). ROC analysis showed that the area under the curve of CEA and CA19-9 was 0. 879 and 0. 782, respectively. CONCLUSION Enhanced CT has shown value in differentiating small mesenchymal tumors of the stomach and intestines from smooth muscle tumors.
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- Wen-Jun Nie
- Department of Radiology, Changzhou Geriatric Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Changzhou No. 7 People’s Hospital Radiology Department, Changzhou 213011, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Medical Area, Eastern Theater General Hospital, Qinhuai District Medical Area, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changzhou Geriatric Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Changzhou No. 7 People’s Hospital Radiology Department, Changzhou 213011, Jiangsu Province, China
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Kundu R, Rana SS, Suneel R, Dey P. EUS-guided FNAC in intra-abdominal lesions: Technique of tissue acquisition, ancillary testing, pearls and perils, and prospects. Diagn Cytopathol 2023. [PMID: 37154168 DOI: 10.1002/dc.25153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Endoscopic ultrasound enables visualization of lesions within and in the vicinity of the gastrointestinal tract. Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology (EUS-FNAC) helps in targeting various luminal and extraluminal lesions both diagnostically and therapeutically. Various intra-abdominal organs amenable to EUS-FNA include the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), pancreas, kidney, adrenal gland, liver, bile duct, gallbladder, spleen, and lymph nodes. EUS-FNAC is mostly done for pancreatic and intra-abdominal lymph nodal lesions. In the present review, we have discussed various aspects of EUS-FNAC.
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- Reetu Kundu
- Department of Cytology and Gynecologic Pathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Cytology and Gynecologic Pathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Ge QC, Wu YF, Liu ZM, Wang Z, Wang S, Liu X, Ge N, Guo JT, Sun SY. Efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound in the evaluation of small gastrointestinal stromal tumors. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:5457-5468. [PMID: 36312832 PMCID: PMC9611709 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i37.5457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) with a diameter of < 2 cm are called small GISTs. Currently, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is widely used as a regular follow-up method for GISTs, which can also provide a preliminary basis for judging the malignancy potential of lesions. However, there are no studies on the accuracy of EUS to assess the malignant potential of small GISTs. AIM To evaluate the efficacy of EUS in the diagnosis and risk assessment of small GISTs. METHODS We collected data from patients with small GISTs who were admitted to Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University between October 2014 and July 2019. The accurate diagnosis and risk classifications of patients were based on the pathological assessment according to the modified National Institute of Health criteria after endoscopic resection or laparoscopic surgery. Preoperative EUS features (marginal irregularity, cystic changes, homogeneity, ulceration, and strong echogenic foci) were retrospectively analyzed. The assessment results based on EUS features were compared with the pathological features. RESULTS A total of 256 patients (69 men and 187 women) were enrolled. Pathological results included 232, 16, 7, and 1 very low-, low-, intermediate-, and high-risk cases, respectively. The most frequent tumor location was the gastric fundus (78.1%), and mitoses were calculated as > 5/50 high power field in 8 (3.1%) patients. Marginal irregularity, ulceration, strong echo foci, and heterogeneity were detected in 1 (0.4%), 2 (0.8%), 22 (8.6%), and 67 (65.1%) patients, respectively. However, cystic changes were not detected. Tumor size was positively correlated with the mitotic index (P < 0.001). Receiver operating curve analysis identified 1.48 cm as the best cut-off value to predict malignant potential (95% confidence interval: 0.824-0.956). EUS heterogeneity with tumor diameters > 1.48 cm was associated with higher risk classification (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Small GISTs (diameters > 1.48 cm) with positive EUS features should receive intensive surveillance or undergo endoscopic surgery. EUS and dissection are efficient diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for small GISTs.
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- Qi-Chao Ge
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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Outcome of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Sampling of Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2022; 2022:4486241. [PMID: 35296067 PMCID: PMC8920674 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4486241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Methods From May 2006 to January 2017, patients with mediastinal lymphadenopathy, who received an EUS-guided trucut biopsy or an FNA biopsy, were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic data, endosonographic characteristics of LNs including size, shape, border, echotexture, and echogenicity, diagnostic yield, and adverse events between the trucut needle group and aspiration needle group were compared. Results A total of 69 patients (trucut group, n = 33 vs. aspiration group, n = 36) were identified. There were no significant differences in demographic data, indication for an EUS-guided biopsy, location of LNs, number of needle passes, and endosonographic features of LNs between the two groups. The sizes of LNs were larger in the trucut group than in the aspiration group (28.9 ± 14.0 mm vs. 21.1 ± 8.8 mm, P = 0.007). However, there was no significant difference in the ratio of LNs that were ≥10 mm in both groups. The overall accuracy of the EUS-guided biopsy for the diagnosis of malignant lesions was 79.7% (55/69). There were no significant differences in the histological diagnostic yield of malignant LNs between the two groups. There were no significant procedure-related adverse events in both groups. Conclusion The EUS-guided biopsy can be a useful method for histologic evaluation of mediastinal nodal lesions.
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Feasibility and Safety of Mark-Guided Submucosal Tunneling Endoscopic Resection for Treatment of Esophageal Submucosal Tumors Originating from the Muscularis Propria: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Can J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 2021:9916927. [PMID: 34307239 PMCID: PMC8266477 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9916927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) has effectively removed esophageal submucosal tumors (SMTs) originating from the muscularis propria (MP) layer. However, clinical failure and adverse events of STER remain concerned. In this study, we described a mark-guided STER (markings before creating entry point) and evaluated its feasibility and safety for esophageal SMTs originating from MP. METHODS Patients receiving the mark-guided STER from October 2017 to July 2020 were included and followed up (ranged from 3 to 30 months). The primary outcomes included complete resection, en bloc resection, and R0 resection rates. The secondary outcomes included procedure duration, main complication, and residual lesions. RESULTS A total of 242 patients with 242 SMTs (median diameter of 22 mm, ranging from 7 mm to 40 mm) received the mark-guided STER. The median procedure duration was 55 min (ranging from 35 min to 115 min). The complete resection, en bloc resection, and R0 resection rates were 100%, 98.3%, and 97.5%, respectively. The adverse event rate was 4.5%. However, there was no severe complication. No residual SMTs were detected during the follow-up period. Logistic regression demonstrated that the SMT size and procedure duration were independent factors associated with en bloc resection (P=0.02 and P=0.04, respectively). Moreover, logistic regression demonstrated that the SMT size was an independent risk factor for main complications (P=0.02). CONCLUSION Mark-guided STER was feasible and safe to remove esophageal SMTs ≦40 mm. However, it is necessary to further verify the feasibility and safety for the esophageal SMTs >40 mm.
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Li ADR, Liu Y, Plott J, Chen L, Montgomery JS, Shih A. Multi-Bevel Needle Design Enabling Accurate Insertion in Biopsy for Cancer Diagnosis. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2021; 68:1477-1486. [PMID: 33507862 PMCID: PMC8104469 DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2021.3054922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To obtain definitive cancer diagnosis for suspicious lesions, accurate needle deployment and adequate tissue sampling in needle biopsy are essential. However, the single-bevel needles in current biopsy devices often induce deflection during insertion, potentially causing lesion missampling/undersampling and cancer misdiagnosis. This study aims to reveal the biopsy needle design criteria enabling both low deflection and adequate tissue sampling. METHODS A novel model capable of predicting needle deflection and tissue deformation was first established to understand needle-tissue interaction with different needle tip geometries. Experiments of needle deflection and ex-vivo tissue biopsy were conducted for model validation. RESULTS The developed model showed a reasonably good prediction on the correlation of needle tip type vs. the resultant needle deflection and tissue sampling length. A new multi-bevel needle with the tissue separation point below the needle groove face has demonstrated to be an effective design with an 87% reduction in deflection magnitude and equivalently long tissue sampling length compared to the current single-bevel needle. CONCLUSION This study has revealed two critical design criteria for biopsy needles: 1) multiple bevel faces at the needle tip can generate forces to balance bending moments during insertion to enable a low needle deflection and 2) the tissue separation point should be below the needle groove face to ensure long tissue sampling length. SIGNIFICANCE The developed methodologies and findings in this study serve as proof-of-concept and can be utilized to investigate various biopsy procedures to improve cancer diagnostic accuracy as well as other procedures requiring accurate needle insertion.
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de Nucci G, Petrone MC, Imperatore N, Forti E, Grassia R, Giovanelli S, Ottaviani L, Mirante V, Sabatino G, Fabbri C, Manno M, Arcidiacono PG, Manes G. Feasibility and Accuracy of Transduodenal Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Solid Lesions Using a 19-Gauge Flexible Needle: A Multicenter Study. Clin Endosc 2021; 54:229-235. [PMID: 32447874 PMCID: PMC8039733 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2020.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is the go-to method for obtaining samples from gastrointestinal tract and pancreatic lesions. When the transduodenal approach is utilized, the use of a more flexible needle, such as a nitinol 19-gauge (G) needle, has been recommended. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of 19-G flexible aspiration needles in obtaining samples from solid lesions through a transduodenal approach. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from eight Italian endoscopy centers. Consecutive patients with solid lesions who underwent transduodenal EUS-FNA with a 19-G flexible needle were included. RESULTS A total of 201 patients were enrolled. According to histology, EUS, radiology and 12 months of follow-up, 151 patients had malignant lesions and 50 patients had benign lesions. EUS-FNA was feasible in all cases. An adequate histologic sample was obtained in all except eight cases (96.1%). The sensitivity of EUS-FNA was 92.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 86.8%-95.7%), and the specificity was 100% (95% CI, 90.5%-100%). The positive predictive value was 100% (95% CI, 93.4%-100%), and the negative predictive value was 74% (95% CI, 62.8%-82.7%). The diagnostic accuracy was 93.5% (95% CI, 89.2%-96.5%). CONCLUSION The transduodenal approach for obtaining samples from solid lesions using a 19-G flexible needle seems feasible and accurate.
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- Germana de Nucci
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, ASST Rhodense, Garbagnate Milanese, Milan, Italy
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- Bilio Pancreatic Endoscopy and Endoscopy Ultrasound Unit, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, AORN Antonio Cardarelli, Naples, Italy
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- Endoscopy Unit, Ca Grande Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospital, Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospital, Forlì, Italy
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- Endoscopy Unit, Carpi Civil Hospital, Carpi, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, ASST Rhodense, Garbagnate Milanese, Milan, Italy
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Watanabe S, Miyoshi J, Toki M, Kambayashi K, Kitada S, Nosaka T, Goto T, Ota H, Ochiai K, Gondo K, Ikeuchi N, Tsuji S, Nakamura K, Shibahara J, Hisamatsu T. Effectiveness of introducing a 20-gauge core biopsy needle with a core trap in EUS-FNA/B for diagnosing pancreatic cancer. BMC Gastroenterol 2021; 21:8. [PMID: 33407181 PMCID: PMC7789690 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-020-01583-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration/biopsy (EUS-FNA/B) is a standard method for pathological diagnosis of pancreatic solid lesions. The EchoTip ProCore 20G® (PC20), a 20-gauge biopsy needle with a forward-bevel core trap, has been available in Japan since 2015. METHODS We compared the efficacy of the PC20 with that of the EchoTip ProCore 22G® (PC22) and Acquire 22G® (AC22) in EUS-FNA/B for diagnosing pancreatic cancer. This retrospective study included 191 patients with pancreatic cancer who underwent EUS-FNA/B using the PC20, PC22, or AC22 at our facility from April 2013 to October 2019. We investigated the patients' clinical characteristics and the diagnostic accuracy and safety of each needle. RESULTS A sufficient stroke length of puncture was secured in all patients. The maximum length under EUS was shorter with the AC22 (22.1 ± 2.2 mm) than PC20 (30.6 ± 0.7 mm, p < 0.01) and PC22 (30.3 ± 0.8 mm, p < 0.01). The histological accuracy was 96.4% with the PC20 but only 58.8% with the PC22 (adjusted p (p-adj) < 0.0001) and 75.0% with the AC22 (p-adj = 0.06). The diagnostic accuracy of the combination of histology and cytology was 96.4% with the PC20, while it was 72.1% with the PC22 (p-adj < 0.0001) and 91.7% with the AC22 (p-adj > 0.99). One patient (0.9%) in the PC20 group developed mild pancreatitis, but no adverse events occurred with the other needles. CONCLUSIONS The PC20 showed better diagnostic capability than the PC22. The diagnostic efficacy was similar between the PC20 and AC22. The high histological accuracy of the PC20 could be advantageous for lesions in which histological assessment is critical.
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- Shunsuke Watanabe
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Dental College Ichikawa General Hospital, 5-11-13 Sugano, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba, 272-8513, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan.
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Bhogal N, Lamb B, Arbeiter B, Malik S, Sayles H, Lazenby AJ, Chandan S, Dhaliwal A, Singh S, Bhat I. Safety and adequacy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided random liver biopsy in comparison with transjugular and percutaneous approaches. Endosc Int Open 2020; 8:E1850-E1854. [PMID: 33269320 PMCID: PMC7671753 DOI: 10.1055/a-1274-9763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy (EUS-LB) is an accepted technique for tissue acquisition. Traditionally, random LB has been performed with percutaneous (PC-LB) and transjugular (TJ-LB) approaches. The purpose of this study was to compare the safety profile and efficacy of EUS-LB, PC-LB, and TJ-LB. Patients and methods A retrospective analysis was performed at a tertiary academic medical center. Inclusion criteria for analysis were all adult patients who underwent EUS-LB since inception and TJ-LB/PC-LB over a 3-year span (June 2016 to June 2019). The primary outcome assessed was any adverse events. Secondary outcomes included technical success resulting in tissue acquisition and diagnostic adequacy of the sample for histologic analysis. Results A total of 513 patients were included for analysis. There were 135 EUS-LB, 287 PC-LB, and 91 TJ-LB. The most common indication for LB was abnormal liver function tests. For the primary outcome, the rate of adverse events was low with five reported (< 1 %). There were two in the EUS-LB group, two in the PC-LB group, and one in TJ-LB group, and this difference was not statistically significant ( P = 0.585). The technical success rate was 100 % in each group. The rate of diagnostic adequacy was 100 % in TJ-LB group and 99 % in both EUS-LB and PC-LB groups. This difference was not statistically significant ( P = 1.000). The most common histologic finding was non-specific changes (33.7 %) followed by non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (15.60 %). Conclusion In comparison with PC-LB and TJ-LB, EUS-LB has comparable safety profile, technical success rate, and diagnostic adequacy. EUS-LB should be considered as an option for random liver biopsy.
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- Neil Bhogal
- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, College of Public Health. University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska, United States
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- Department of Pathology & Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Li DF, Wang JY, Yang MF, Xiong F, Zhang DG, Xu ZL, Luo MH, Jing ZD, Wang KX, Wang LS, Yao J. Factors associated with diagnostic accuracy, technical success and adverse events of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 35:1264-1276. [PMID: 32003100 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.14999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2019] [Revised: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) is used to diagnose lesions within or adjacent to the digestive tract. However, there is no report on the overall diagnostic accuracy, technical success, and adverse events of FNB. The aims of this study were to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to comprehensively assess the diagnostic accuracy, technical success, and adverse events of FNB. METHODS Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for relevant articles published in English from January 1998 to May 2019 (No. CRD42019141647). Primary outcomes were EUS-FNB related diagnostic accuracy rate, technical success rate, and adverse event rate. RESULTS A total of 51 articles including 5330 patients met our criteria. The overall EUS-FNB related diagnostic accuracy rate, technical success rate, and adverse event rate was 90.82% [95% confidence interval (CI) 88.69-92.76%], 99.71% [95% CI 99.35-99.93%], and 0.59% [95% CI 0.29-1.0%], respectively. Biopsy with 22G needle could increase the diagnostic accuracy rate and technical success rate to 92.17% [95% CI 89.32-94.61%] and 99.88% [95% CI 99.64-99.99%], respectively, and decrease the adverse event to 0.37% [95% CI 0.08-0.87%]. Moreover, it showed that 22G needle was an independent factor associated with a higher diagnostic accuracy rate and technical success rate and a lower adverse event rate (P = 0.04, P < 0.001, and P = 0.04, respectively) by univariate and multivariate meta-regression analyses. CONCLUSION Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy is a feasible and safe procedure for lesions within or adjacent to the digestive tract. Biopsy using 22G needle could increase the diagnostic accuracy rate and technical success rate and decrease adverse event rate during the FNB procedure.
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- De-Feng Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, the 2nd Clinical Medicine College (Shenzhen People's Hospital) of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen 518026, China
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- Department of Hematology, Yantian People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the 2nd Clinical Medicine College (Shenzhen People's Hospital) of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the 2nd Clinical Medicine College (Shenzhen People's Hospital) of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the 2nd Clinical Medicine College (Shenzhen People's Hospital) of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the 2nd Clinical Medicine College (Shenzhen People's Hospital) of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai 200082, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai 200082, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the 2nd Clinical Medicine College (Shenzhen People's Hospital) of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the 2nd Clinical Medicine College (Shenzhen People's Hospital) of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China
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Soltani AK, Krishnan K. Current status of newer generation endoscopic ultrasound core needles in the diagnostic evaluation of gastrointestinal lesions. J Am Soc Cytopathol 2020; 9:389-395. [PMID: 32680792 DOI: 10.1016/j.jasc.2020.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition is now an imperative technique for the diagnosis of multiple diseases in the gastrointestinal tract and nearby structures. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) and fine needle biopsy via dedicated FNB needles (EUS-FNB) are two standard-essential tools for tissue acquisition. The choice of needle type is an important factor determining appropriate tissue acquisition. Multiple studies have compared EUS-FNA versus EUS-FNB on different lesions also there are several studies evaluated different needles in terms of sampling adequacy and cytological and histological accuracy. Prior studies comparing prior-generation FNB needles to FNA did not show an increased diagnostic yield with FNB. However, the newer-generation needles have demonstrated enhanced performance compared with their predecessors. As they may provide a large amount of tissue for the cytological and histological evaluation, rapid onsite specimen evaluation (ROSE), and immunohistochemical and molecular analyses, which may be very important for targeted therapy. In this review, we discuss current evidence and literature on the use of the newer generation needles for pancreatic and non-pancreatic lesions.
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- Amin K Soltani
- Department of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Lopes Vendrami C, Shin JS, Hammond NA, Kothari K, Mittal PK, Miller FH. Differentiation of focal autoimmune pancreatitis from pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2020; 45:1371-1386. [PMID: 31493022 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-019-02210-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is an inflammatory process of the pancreas that occurs most commonly in elderly males and clinically can mimic pancreatic adenocarcinoma and present with jaundice, weight loss, and abdominal pain. Mass-forming lesions in the pancreas are seen in the focal form of AIP and both clinical and imaging findings can overlap those of pancreatic cancer. The accurate distinction of AIP from pancreatic cancer is of utmost importance as it means avoiding unnecessary surgery in AIP cases or inaccurate steroid treatment in patients with pancreatic cancer. Imaging concomitantly with serological examinations (IgG4 and Ca 19-9) plays an important role in the distinction between these entities. Characteristic extra-pancreatic manifestations as well as favorable good response to treatment with steroids are characteristic of AIP. This paper will review current diagnostic parameters useful in differentiating between focal AIP and pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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- Camila Lopes Vendrami
- Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15th Street BA-1411, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA.
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Grassia R, Imperatore N, Capone P, Cereatti F, Forti E, Antonini F, Tanzi GP, Martinotti M, Buffoli F, Mutignani M, Macarri G, Manes G, Vecchi M, De Nucci G. EUS-guided tissue acquisition in chronic pancreatitis: Differential diagnosis between pancreatic cancer and pseudotumoral masses using EUS-FNA or core biopsy. Endosc Ultrasound 2020; 9:122-129. [PMID: 32295970 PMCID: PMC7279087 DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_75_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE EUS-FNA sensitivity for malignancy in parenchymal masses of patients with concurrent chronic pancreatitis (CP) has been reported to be unsatisfactory. The aim of the present study was to directly compare the diagnostic accuracy of EUS-FNA and EUS-fine-needle biopsy (FNB) in differentiating between inflammatory masses and malignancies in the setting of CP. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of prospective, multicentric databases of all patients with pancreatic masses and clinico-radiological-endosonographic features of CP who underwent EUS-FNA or FNB. RESULTS Among 1124 patients with CP, 210 patients (60% males, mean age: 62.7 years) with CP and pancreatic masses met the inclusion criteria and were enrolled. In the FNA group (110 patients), a correct diagnosis was obtained in all but 18 cases (diagnostic accuracy 83.6%, sensitivity 69.5%, specificity 100%, positive predictive value [PPV] 100%, and negative predictive value [NPV] 73.9%); by contrast, among 100 patients undergoing FNB, a correct diagnosis was obtained in all but seven cases (diagnostic accuracy 93%, sensitivity 86.8%, specificity 100%, PPV 100%, and NPV 87%) (P = 0.03, 0.03, 1, 1, and 0.07, respectively). At binary logistic regression, focal pancreatitis (odds of event occurrence [OR]: 4.9; P < 0.001), higher Ca19-9 (OR: 2.3;P= 0.02), and FNB (OR: 2.5; P < 0.01) were the only independent factors associated with a correct diagnosis. CONCLUSION EUS-FNB is effective in the differential diagnosis between pseudotumoral masses and solid neoplasms in CP, showing higher diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity than EUS-FNA. EUS-FNB should be considered the preferred diagnostic technique for diagnosing cancer in the setting of CP.
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- Roberto Grassia
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Cremona Hospital, Cremona, Italy
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- Gastroenterology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine, “Federico II” of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Hospital “A. Maresca”, Torre del Greco, Naples, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Cremona Hospital, Cremona, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, A. Murri Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Fermo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Cremona Hospital, Cremona, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, A. Murri Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Fermo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, A.O. Salvini, Garbagnate Milanese, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, A.O. Salvini, Garbagnate Milanese, Milan, Italy
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Ashat M, Soota K, Klair JS, Gupta S, Jensen C, Murali AR, Jesudoss R, El-Abiad R, Gerke H. Modified Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle to Obtain Histological Core Tissue Samples: A Retrospective Analysis. Clin Endosc 2020; 53:471-479. [PMID: 32019294 PMCID: PMC7403022 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2019.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background/Aims Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration is very effective for providing specimens for cytological evaluation. However, the ability to provide sufficient tissue for histological evaluation has been challenging due to the technical limitations of dedicated core biopsy needles. Recently, a modified EUS needle has been introduced to obtain tissue core samples for histological analysis. We aimed to determine (1) its ability to obtain specimens for histological assessment and (2) the diagnostic accuracy of EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) using this needle.
Methods We retrospectively analyzed consecutive cases of FNB using modified EUS needles for 342 lesions in 303 patients. The cytology and histological specimens were analyzed. Diagnostic accuracy was calculated.
Results Adequate cytological and histological assessment was possible in 293/342 (86%) and 264/342 (77%) lesions, respectively. Diagnostic accuracy of the cytological specimen was 294/342 (86%) versus 254/342 (74%) for the histological specimen (p<0.01). Diagnostic accuracy of the combined cytological and histological assessment was 323/342 (94.4%), which was significantly higher than that of both histology alone (p<0.001) and cytology alone (p=0.001).
Conclusions EUS-FNB with the modified EUS needle provided histologic tissue cores in the majority of cases and achieved excellent diagnostic accuracy with few needle passes.
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- Munish Ashat
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Needle deflection and tissue sampling length in needle biopsy. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2020; 104:103632. [PMID: 32174391 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.103632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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This study investigates the effect of needle tip geometry on the needle deflection and tissue sampling length in biopsy. Advances in medical imaging have allowed the identification of suspicious cancerous lesions which then require needle biopsy for tissue sampling and subsequent confirmatory pathological analysis. Precise needle insertion and adequate tissue sampling are essential for accurate cancer diagnosis and individualized treatment decisions. However, the single-bevel needles in current hand-held biopsy devices often deflect significantly during needle insertion, causing variance in the targeted and actual locations of the sampled tissue. This variance can lead to inaccurate sampling and false-negative results. There is also a limited understanding of factors affecting the tissue sampling length which is a critical component of accurate cancer diagnosis. This study compares the needle deflection and tissue sampling length between the existing single-bevel and exploratory multi-bevel needle tip geometries. A coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian finite element analysis was applied to understand the needle-tissue interaction during needle insertion. The needle deflection and tissue sampling length were experimentally studied using tissue-mimicking phantoms and ex-vivo tissue, respectively. This study reveals that the tissue separation location at the needle tip affects both needle deflection and tissue sampling length. By varying the tissue separation location and creating a multi-bevel needle tip geometry, the bending moments induced by the insertion forces can be altered to reduce the needle deflection. However, the tissue separation location also affects the tissue contact inside the needle groove, potentially reducing the tissue sampling length. A multi-bevel needle tip geometry with the tissue separation point below the needle groove face may reduce the needle deflection while maintaining a long tissue sampling length. Results from this study can guide needle tip design to enable the precise needle deployment and adequate tissue sampling for the needle biopsy procedures.
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Eusebi LH, Thorburn D, Toumpanakis C, Frazzoni L, Johnson G, Vessal S, Luong TV, Caplin M, Pereira SP. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration vs fine-needle biopsy for the diagnosis of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Endosc Int Open 2019; 7:E1393-E1399. [PMID: 31673610 PMCID: PMC6805236 DOI: 10.1055/a-0967-4684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background and study aims Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) as a method of obtaining preoperative diagnosis of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) has been reported in several series. Fine-needle biopsies (FNB) are increasingly employed to obtain core specimens during EUS. However, the differences in efficacy between these sampling methods in the diagnosis of PanNETs still needs to be defined. Patients and methods Over a 13-year period, all patients who underwent EUS-guided tissue sampling of suspicious pancreatic lesions with clinical, endoscopic and pathologic details were entered into an electronic database. Lesions underwent EUS-FNA or FNB sampling, or a combination of the two. The accuracy and safety of different EUS-guided sampling methods for confirmed PanNETs were investigated. Results A total of 91 patients (M/F: 42/49, median age: 57 years), who underwent 102 EUS procedures had a final diagnosis of PanNET. Both EUS-guided sampling modalities were used in 28 procedures, EUS-FNA alone was used in 61 cases, while EUS-FNB alone in 13 cases. Diagnostic yield of EUS-FNA and EUS-FNB alone, including the inadequate specimens, was 77.5 % (95 %CI: 68.9 - 86.2 %) and 85.4 % (95 %CI: 74.6 - 96.2 %), respectively. The combination of both sampling modalities established the diagnosis in 96.4 % of cases (27/28) (95 %CI: 89.6 - 100 %), significantly superior to EUS-FNA alone ( P = 0.023). Diagnostic sensitivity among the adequate samples for EUS-FNA, EUS-FNB and for the combination of the two methods was 88.4 % (95 %CI: 80.9 - 96.0 %), 94.3 % (95 %CI: 86.6 - 100 %) and 100 % (95 %CI: 100 - 100 %). There was one reported complication, a post-FNA bleeding, treated conservatively. Conclusions EUS-FNB improves diagnostic sensitivity and confers additional information to cytological assessment of PanNETs.
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- Leonardo H. Eusebi
- HPB endoscopy unit, Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK,Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Neuroendocrine Tumour Unit, Centre for Gastroenterology, Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
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- HPB endoscopy unit, Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK,Department of Gastroenterology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- HPB endoscopy unit, Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, Royal Free London NHS Foundation, London, UK
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- Neuroendocrine Tumour Unit, Centre for Gastroenterology, Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK,Institute for Liver & Digestive Health, University College London, UK,Corresponding author Prof. Stephen P. Pereira The UCL Institute for Liver & Digestive HealthNW3 2PFUK+4407729632540
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Mitselos IV, Karoumpalis I, Theopistos VI, Tzilves D, Christodoulou DK. Endoscopic ultrasonography in pancreatic diseases: advances in tissue acquisition. Endosc Int Open 2019; 7:E922-E930. [PMID: 31304238 PMCID: PMC6624111 DOI: 10.1055/a-0915-9594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background and study aims Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) improved the diagnostic performance and upgraded the role of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) into an interventional modality, able to guide patient management and treatment.This review aimed to highlight the advances, emerging practices, procedural techniques and technological innovations in EUS tissue acquisition in pancreatic diseases. Methods A thorough review of the literature was performed using PubMed to identify articles that describe techniques, advances, and practices in EUS tissue acquisition in gastrointestinal diseases. Conclusion Since the first EUS-FNA procedure, EUS guided-tissue acquisition has been evolving continuously. Development of needles with innovative tip design enabled procurement of larger samples with preserved histological architecture. Moreover, sampling techniques and complementary methods, such as contrast harmonic imaging and EUS-elastography, have been introduced in an effort to improve diagnostic performance and sample adequacy.
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- Ioannis V. Mitselos
- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Health Sciences, University Hospital of Ioannina, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General National Hospital of Athens “G. Gennimatas”, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Health Sciences, University Hospital of Ioannina, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Thessaloniki “Theageneion”,Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Health Sciences, University Hospital of Ioannina, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece,Corresponding author Dimitrios K. Christodoulou, MD, PhD University Hospital of IoanninaFaculty of MedicineUniversity of IoanninaPO Box 1186Ioannina, 45110Greece+30 265 100 7016
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Du C, Chai NL, Ling-Hu EQ, Li ZJ, Li LS, Zou JL, Jiang L, Lu ZS, Meng JY, Tang P. Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection: An effective and safe therapy for upper gastrointestinal submucosal tumors originating from the muscularis propria layer. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:245-257. [PMID: 30670913 PMCID: PMC6337014 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i2.245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Revised: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) and compare its outcomes in esophageal and cardial submucosal tumors (SMTs) of the muscularis propria (MP) layer. METHODS From May 2012 to November 2017, 173 consecutive patients with upper gastrointestinal (GI) SMTs of the MP layer underwent STER. Overall, 165 patients were included, and 8 were excluded. The baseline characteristics of the patients and SMTs were recorded. The en bloc resection rate, complete resection rate, residual rate, and recurrence rate were calculated to evaluate the effectiveness of STER, and the complication rate was recorded to evaluate its safety. Effectiveness and safety outcomes were compared between esophageal and cardial SMTs. RESULTS One hundred and twelve men and 53 women with a mean age of 46.9 ± 10.8 years were included. The mean tumor size was 22.6 ± 13.6 mm. Eleven SMTs were located in the upper esophagus (6.7%), 49 in the middle esophagus (29.7%), 46 in the lower esophagus (27.9%), and 59 in the cardia (35.7%). Irregular lesions accounted for 48.5% of all lesions. STER achieved an en bloc resection rate of 78.7% (128/165) for GI SMTs with an overall complication rate of 21.2% (35/165). All complications resolved without intervention or were treated conservatively without the need for surgery. The en bloc resection rates of esophageal and cardial SMTs were 81.1% (86/106) and 72.1% (42/59), respectively (P = 0.142), and the complication rates were 19.8% (21/106) and 23.7% (14/59), respectively, (P = 0.555). The most common complications for esophageal SMTs were gas-related complications and fever, while mucosal injury was the most common for cardial SMTs. CONCLUSION STER is an effective and safe therapy for GI SMTs of the MP layer. Its effectiveness and safety are comparable between SMTs of the esophagus and cardia.
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- Chen Du
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Matsuno J, Ogura T, Kurisu Y, Miyano A, Imanishi M, Onda S, Okuda A, Nishioka N, Higuchi K. Prospective comparison study of franseen needle and standard needle use for pancreatic lesions under EUS guidance. Endosc Ultrasound 2019; 8:412-417. [PMID: 31417069 PMCID: PMC6927138 DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_38_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives A needle with Franseen geometry for fine needle aspiration is now available. However, no reports have described prospective evaluations of the Franseen needle or comparisons with the standard needle. The aim of this comparative prospective study was to evaluate the histological diagnostic yield of the Franseen needle and the standard needle using tissue obtained by a single pass of each for the same lesion. Patients and Methods In this study, only tissue obtained by the first pass using the Franseen needle was used. As a comparison group, only tissue obtained from the same lesion by a second pass using the standard needle was used. Evaluation of the histological diagnostic yield of the needles was based on tissue obtained by each single pass with no additional passes. Results A total of 56 patients were prospectively enrolled. The rate of adequate tissue obtained was significantly higher for the Franseen needle than for the standard needle (89.4% vs. 62.5%, respectively; P < 0.05). The sensitivity and accuracy of the Franseen needle were 80.7%, and 84.6%, respectively, while those for the standard needle were 59.6% and 63.5%, respectively. Conclusions The Franseen needle offers a better rate of obtaining adequate tissue and higher diagnostic accuracy than the standard needle.
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- Jun Matsuno
- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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Pesenti C, Bories E, Caillol F, Ratone JP, Godat S, Monges G, Poizat F, Raoul JL, Ries P, Giovannini M. Characterization of subepithelial lesions of the stomach and esophagus by contrast-enhanced EUS: A retrospective study. Endosc Ultrasound 2019; 8:43-49. [PMID: 30264741 PMCID: PMC6400084 DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_89_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Subepithelial lesions (SELs) of the upper part of the digestive tract are rare, and it can be difficult to characterize them. Recently, contrast-enhanced endosonography (EUS) and elastometry have been reported as useful adjuncts to EUS and EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in cases of pancreatic mass and lymph node involvement. The aim of this retrospective analysis was to evaluate whether contrast-enhanced EUS can discriminate benign submucosal lesions from malignant ones. We describe our retrospective experience using the contrast agent SonoVue® (Bracco Imaging, Milan, Italy) in an attempt to increase the diagnostic yield. Patients and Methods: Between May 2011 and September 2014, 14 patients (5 men, 9 women; median age 64 years, range 31–80 years) with SELs of the stomach or esophagus underwent EUS with SonoVue® (low mechanical index). There were 3 esophageal lesions and 11 gastric lesions. Mean size of the lesions was 30 mm (range 11–50 mm). They were discovered after anemia (n = 5), dysphagia (n = 1), and pain (n = 4) and during follow-up for resected gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) (n = 1) and a standard upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (n = 3). On endoscopic sonograms, 10 of these lesions were hypoechoic and located in the fourth layer (muscularis), and 4 were in the second or third layer (mucosa and submucosa). Contrast enhancement was assessed in the early phase (after several seconds) and late phase (>30 seconds); a final diagnosis was made based on the findings of EUS-FNA using a 19-gauge ProCore (Cook Medical, Bloomington, IN) (n = 9) or 22-gauge FNA system (Cook Medical) (n = 1), the resected specimen (n = 3), or deep biopsy (n = 1). Different immunostaining was used in the pathologic studies (RNA was analyzed later using the C-kit, CD-117, CD-34, desmin, DOG-1, α-smooth actin, caldesmon, PS-100, and Ki-67 antibodies). Results: Final diagnoses were leiomyoma (n = 4), GIST (n = 5), schwannoma (n = 1), inflammatory tumor of Helvig (n = 1), pancreas rest (n = 2), and fibrosis (n = 1). No complications occurred. All 5 GISTs showed enhancement in the early and late phases, whereas the 8 remaining lesions did not show any enhancement. Only 1 leiomyoma showed heterogeneous enhancement. Limitations: The monocentric and retrospective study design and small number of patients. Conclusions: In cases of SELs of the stomach or esophagus, SonoVue® could be a complementary tool to endosonography to differentiate GISTs (early and clear enhancement) from other SELs (few or no enhancement), such as leiomyomas or pancreatic rest. These results are similar to those of the few, small studies published on this topic, but more studies with a larger number of patients are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Endoscopic Unit, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Endoscopic Unit, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Endoscopic Unit, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Pathology Unit, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Oncology Unit, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Oncology Unit, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Endoscopic Unit, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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A Primary Retroperitoneal Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: A Challenging Diagnosis. CURRENT HEALTH SCIENCES JOURNAL 2018; 44:392-396. [PMID: 31123618 PMCID: PMC6421481 DOI: 10.12865/chsj.44.04.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Although quite rare, retroperitoneum can harbour malignant limphomas. On the grounds that the anatomical location is uncommon and the symptoms are scarce, the diagnosis is usually late and challenging. Imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT), can characterize and locate the tumor while endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) may provide pathological confirmation. We present the clinical case of a fifty-five-year-old female that is admitted to our hospital with epigastric discomfort, nausea and vomiting. CT showed a homogenously enhancing mass lesion that encased the pancreas, in contact with the portal vein, inferior vena cava, invading splenomesenteric confluence. To investigate further, EUS-FNA was decided and it revealed lymphocyte proliferation suggestive for the diagnosis of lymphoma. Hereinafter, surgical intervention was performed and immunohistochemical analysis and sub classification of lymphoma was obtained. The final diagnosis was non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL). Poly-chemotherapy with R-CHOP was initiated. At the end of the treatment fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) was performed and no pathological findings were found. A brief review of literature is also provided.
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Du C, Chai N, Linghu E, Gao Y, Li Z, Li L, Zhai Y, Lu Z, Meng J, Tang P. Treatment of cardial submucosal tumors originating from the muscularis propria layer: submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection versus endoscopic submucosal excavation. Surg Endosc 2018; 32:4543-4551. [PMID: 29766300 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6206-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) is increasingly used for the treatment of submucosal tumors (SMTs) originating from the muscularis propria layer; however, endoscopic submucosal excavation (ESE) is still performed in many hospitals for its low-skill and experience requirements. This study aimed to compare STER with ESE for cardial SMTs. METHODS From March 2013 to February 2017, patients with cardial SMTs undergoing STER (n = 47) and ESE (n = 40) were retrospectively assessed. Clinicopathological, endoscopic, and complication data were compared between STER and ESE groups. RESULTS The 87 enrolled patients included 31 females and 56 males, aged 48.2 ± 9.8 years. Mean tumor size was 22.0 mm (range 5.0-80.0 mm) as evaluated by pathology. Demographic and lesion features were similar in both groups. Despite similar hospital stay duration and cost, ESE was superior to STER with reduced operation time (34 vs. 46 min, P = 0.013) and less clips required (3 vs. 5, P = 0.000). En bloc resection rates, complete resection rates, hospital stay duration, cost, complications, and hemoglobin levels were similar in both groups. Irregular-shaped SMTs were more likely to achieve piecemeal resection in both STER and ESE groups (all P < 0.05). Meanwhile, the piecemeal resection rate was significantly higher for larger tumors in the STER group. CONCLUSION Compared with ESE, STER does not show overt advantages for cardial SMTs. However, ESE is superior to STER for reduced operation time. Irregular tumor shape seems to be a risk factor for piecemeal resection in both STER and ESE.
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- Chen Du
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China
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Khoury T, Sbeit W, Ludvik N, Nadella D, Wiles A, Marshall C, Kumar M, Shapira G, Schumann A, Mizrahi M. Concise review on the comparative efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration vs core biopsy in pancreatic masses, upper and lower gastrointestinal submucosal tumors. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2018; 10:267-273. [PMID: 30364716 PMCID: PMC6198315 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v10.i10.267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle aspiration with or without biopsy (FNA/FNB) are the primary diagnostic tools for gastrointestinal submucosal tumors. EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is considered a first line diagnostic method for the characterization of pancreatic and upper gastrointestinal lesions, since it allows for the direct visualization of the collection of specimens for cytopathologic analysis. EUS-FNA is most effective and accurate when immediate cytologic assessment is permitted by the presence of a cytopathologist on site. Unfortunately, the accuracy and thus the diagnostic yield of collected specimens suffer without this immediate analysis. Recently, a EUS-FNB needle capable of obtaining core samples (fine needle biopsy, FNB) has been developed and has shown promising results. This new tool adds a new dimension to the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of this technique. The aim of the present review is to compare the efficacy of EUS-FNA to that afforded by EUS-FNB in the characterization of pancreatic masses and of upper and lower gastrointestinal submucosal tumors.
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- Tawfik Khoury
- Department of Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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- Institute of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Galilee Medical Center Bar Ilan Faculty of Medicine, Naharia 22101, Israel
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Center for Advanced Endoscopy, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 251660, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Center for Advanced Endoscopy, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 251660, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Center for Advanced Endoscopy, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 251660, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Center for Advanced Endoscopy, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 251660, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Center for Advanced Endoscopy, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 251660, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Center for Advanced Endoscopy, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 251660, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Center for Advanced Endoscopy, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 251660, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Center for Advanced Endoscopy, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 251660, United States
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El Hajj II, Wu H, Reuss S, Randolph M, Harris A, Gromski MA, Al-Haddad M. Prospective Assessment of the Performance of a New Fine Needle Biopsy Device for EUS-Guided Sampling of Solid Lesions. Clin Endosc 2018; 51:576-583. [PMID: 30001616 PMCID: PMC6283768 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2018.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) remains the most common EUS-guided tissue acquisition technique. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of a new Franseen tip fine needle biopsy (FNB) device for EUSguided sampling of solid lesions and compare it with the historical FNA technique.
Methods Acquire® 22 G FNB needle (Boston Scientific Co., Natick, MA, USA) was used for solid tumor sampling (Study group). Tissue was collected for rapid on-site evaluation, and touch and crush preparations were made. Historical EUS-FNA samples obtained using Expect® 22 G FNA needle (Boston Scientific Co.) were used as controls (Control group). All specimens were independently evaluated by two cytopathologists blinded to the formal cytopathological diagnosis.
Results Mean cell block histology scores were significantly higher (p=0.046) in the FNB group (51 samples) despite a significantly lower (p<0.001) mean number of passes compared to the FNA group (50 specimens). The overall diagnostic yields for the FNB vs. FNA groups were 96% vs. 88%. The degree of tumor differentiation was adequately assessed in all cell block qualifying lesions in the FNB group. Two patients developed post-FNB abdominal pain.
Conclusions The new Franseen tip FNB device provides histologically superior and cytologically comparable specimens to those obtained by FNA, but with fewer passes.
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- Ihab I El Hajj
- Division of Gastroenterology, Section of Interventional Endoscopy, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Cytopathology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Cytopathology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Cytopathology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Cytopathology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Section of Interventional Endoscopy, USA
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Chai N, Du C, Gao Y, Niu X, Zhai Y, Linghu E, Liu Y, Yang B, Lu Z, Li Z, Wang X, Tang P. Comparison between submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection and video-assisted thoracoscopic enucleation for esophageal submucosal tumors originating from the muscularis propria layer: a randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc 2018; 32:3364-3372. [PMID: 29340815 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6057-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Surgical resection is considered the first treatment option for submucosal tumors (SMTs) originating from the muscularis propria layer while submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) is proved to be a safe and effective method for treating SMTs. This study aimed to compare video-assisted thoracoscopic enucleation (VATE) with STER for treating esophageal SMTs. METHODS Sixty-six patients with small esophageal SMTs were prospectively randomized from July 2014 to December 2015. After exclusion of 8 patients, 58 subjects scheduled for STER or VATE were enrolled. Clinicopathological, endoscopic, and adverse events (AEs) data were collected and analyzed between STER and VATE. RESULTS Forty-six males and 12 females with a mean age of 46.1 ± 9.4 years were randomized to the STER (n = 30) and VATE (n = 28) groups, respectively. Demographics and lesion features were similar between the two groups. Median procedure time was shorter in the STER group than the VATE group (44.5 vs. 106.5 min, P < 0.001); cost was lower in the STER group (4499.46 vs. 6137.32 USD, P = 0.010). Median decrease in hemoglobin levels post-procedure was - 1.6 g/L in the STER group and 14.7 g/L after VATE (P = 0.001). Lower postoperative pain scores were found in the STER group compared with the VATE group (2 vs. 4, P < 0.001). No recurrent or residual tumors were found in either group. En bloc resection rates, complete resection rates, hospital times, and post-procedure AEs were similar between two groups. The en bloc resection rates for SMTs < 20.0 mm were 100% in both groups while STER achieved only 71.4% en bloc resection rate for SMTs ≥ 20.0 mm. CONCLUSION STER and VATE are comparably effective for esophageal SMTs; however, STER is superior to VATE with shorter operation time and decreased cost, and seems safer than VATE. STER is recommended for SMTs < 20.0 mm while VATE is recommended for SMTs with a transverse diameter > 35.0 mm. Clinical trail registration statement: This study is registered at http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=4814 . The registration identification number is ChiCTR-TRC-14004759. The registration date is April 30, 2014.
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- Ningli Chai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28. Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28. Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28. Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28. Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28. Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28. Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28. Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28. Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28. Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Road 28. Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Antonini F, Giorgini S, Fuccio L, Angelelli L, Macarri G. EUS-guided sampling with 25G biopsy needle as a rescue strategy for diagnosis of small subepithelial lesions of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Endosc Int Open 2018; 6:E892-E897. [PMID: 29978011 PMCID: PMC6032639 DOI: 10.1055/a-0603-3578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS This study was designed to evaluate the impact of additional tissue obtained with endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided 25-gauge core biopsy needle (25G-PC) following an unsuccessful fine-needle biopsy (FNB) performed with larger-bore needles for the characterization of gastrointestinal subepithelial lesions (GI-SELs). PATIENTS AND METHODS We prospectively collected and retrospectively analyzed information in our database from January 2013 to June 2017 for all patients with GI-SELs who received a EUS-guided FNB (EUS-FNB) with 25G-PC during the same procedure after failure of biopsy performed with larger-bore needle. Diagnostic yield, diagnostic accuracy and procedural complications were evaluated. RESULTS Sixteen patients were included in this study, 10 men and 6 women, median age 67.8 (range 43 to 76 years). Five patients were found to have a SEL localized in the distal duodenum, five in the gastric antrum, two in the gastric fundus and four in the gastric body. The mean size of the lesions was 20.5 mm (range 18 - 24 mm). EUS-FNB with 25G-PC enabled final diagnosis in nine patients (56.2 %). Regarding the subgroup of duodenal lesions, the procedure was successful in four of five (80 %). Final diagnoses with EUS-guided sampling were GIST (n = 6), leiomyoma (n = 2) and metastatic ovarian carcinoma (n = 1). No procedure-related complications were recorded. CONCLUSION In patients with small GI-SELs, additional tissue obtained with 25G-PC could represents a "rescue" strategy after an unsuccessful procedure with larger-bore needles, especially when lesions are localized in the distal duodenum.
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- Filippo Antonini
- Department of Gastroenterology, A. Murri Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Fermo, Italy
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- Pathological Anatomy and Histopathology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, A. Murri Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Fermo, Italy
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Lee BS, Cho CM, Jung MK, Jang JS, Bae HI. Comparison of Histologic Core Portions Acquired from a Core Biopsy Needle and a Conventional Needle in Solid Mass Lesions: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Gut Liver 2018; 11:559-566. [PMID: 28208006 PMCID: PMC5491092 DOI: 10.5009/gnl16284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Revised: 08/28/2016] [Accepted: 09/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background/Aims The superiority of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) over EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) remains controversial. Given the lack of studies analyzing histologic specimens acquired from EUS-FNB or EUS-FNA, we compared the proportion of the histologic core obtained from both techniques. Methods A total of 58 consecutive patients with solid mass lesions were enrolled and randomly assigned to the EUS-FNA or EUS-FNB groups. The opposite needle was used after the failure of core tissue acquisition using the initial needle with up to three passes. Using computerized analyses of the scanned histologic slide, the overall area and the area of the histologic core portion in specimens obtained by the two techniques were compared. Results No significant differences were identified between the two groups with respect to demographic and clinical characteristics. Fewer needle passes were required to obtain core specimens in the FNB group (p<0.001). There were no differences in the proportion of histologic core (11.8%±19.5% vs 8.0%±11.1%, p=0.376) or in the diagnostic accuracy (80.6% vs 81.5%, p=0.935) between two groups. Conclusions The proportion of histologic core and the diagnostic accuracy were comparable between the FNB and FNA groups. However, fewer needle passes were required to establish an accurate diagnosis in EUS-FNB.
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- Ban Seok Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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Prospective histological evaluation of a 20G core trap with a forward-cutting bevel needle for EUS-FNA of pancreatic lesions. Surg Endosc 2018; 32:4125-4131. [PMID: 29603000 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6155-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) has been established as a method to obtain tissues of various organs. To obtain sufficient tissue has clinical impact to facilitate the diagnosis by clinical pathologists, the assessment and subtyping of various neoplasms, and for further immunohistochemical investigations of tumor type. Recently, a novel 20G core trap with a forward-cutting beveled FNA needle (ProC-F) has become available. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the feasibility and diagnostic yield of EUS-FNA for pancreatic lesions using this needle. PATIENTS AND METHOD In this study, the first puncture was performed using the ProC-F. Only tissue obtained with the first puncture using the ProC-F was used to evaluate diagnostic yield of ProC-F. The second puncture was performed using a 22G standard FNA needle using the same technique as for the first puncture. Second puncture was performed if the endosonographer did not feel that sufficient tissue had not been obtained by first puncture. RESULTS Fifty-three consecutive patients who underwent EUS-FNA for pancreatic lesions were prospectively enrolled. The technical success rate of EUS-FNA using the ProC-F was 98.1% (52/53). The rate of adequate tissue obtained by ProC-F was 96.2% (50/52). On the other hand, the rate of adequate tissue obtained by the standard needle was 71.1%. The sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value (NPV), positive predictive value (PPV), and accuracy of the ProC-F and the standard needle were 92.5, 100, 100, 76.9, and 94.0%, and 85.2, 100, 100, 55.6, and 87.5%, respectively. Diagnostic yield of ProC-F about sensitivity (P = 0.027), NPV (P = 0.035), and accuracy (P = 0.004) was significantly higher than of standard needle. Adverse events were not seen in any patients. CONCLUSIONS Although only tissue obtained by the first puncture was evaluated, the rate of adequate tissue and the histologic diagnostic yield for pancreatic lesions were extremely high using the ProC-F.
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Larsen MH, Fristrup CW, Detlefsen S, Mortensen MB. Prospective evaluation of EUS-guided fine needle biopsy in pancreatic mass lesions. Endosc Int Open 2018; 6:E242-E248. [PMID: 29423434 PMCID: PMC5803003 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-124078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Accepted: 10/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM Due to the scarcity of specific data on endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine-needle biopsies (SharkCore) FNB in the evaluation of pancreatic lesions, we performed a prospective study of the diagnostic performance of EUS SharkCore FNB in patients with pancreatic lesions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy. PATIENTS AND METHODS Single-center prospective study of 41 consecutive patients referred for EUS-FNB from October 2015 to April 2016 at our center. EUS-FNB was obtained in a predefined setting regarding the procedure and pathological evaluation. Data regarding demographics, lesion, technical parameters, and diagnostic accuracy were obtained. RESULTS The study included 41 consecutive patients (22 males (54 %); median age 68 years). The average size of the lesions was 28 mm (median: 30 mm). A diagnostic specimen was identified in 40 (98 %) cases during microscopy with an average of 2.4 passes. The route was trans-duodenal in 20 cases (49 %). The histological diagnosis of the specimens was malignant in 29 cases (71 %), benign in 8 (20 %), suspicious in 2 (5 %), atypical in 1 (2 %) and in 1 (2 %) no material for microscopic evaluation was obtained. This led to a diagnostic accuracy of 93 %, sensitivity of 91 % and a specificity of 100 %. 2 cases (5 %) of self-limiting bleeding were observed. The diagnosis at follow up was malignant in 32 (78 %) of the patients. CONCLUSIONS EUS-FNB of pancreatic mass lesions with the SharkCore needle produced specimens with a diagnostic accuracy of 93 %. The procedure was safe and easy to perform, and these data support the use of EUS-FNB in a routine setting.
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- M. H. Larsen
- Odense Pancreas Center (OPAC), Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark,Corresponding author Michael H. Larsen Odense Pancreas Center (OPAC)Department of SurgeryOdense University HospitalSdr. Boulevard 295000 Odense CDenmark+004565412219
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- Odense Pancreas Center (OPAC), Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark
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- Odense Pancreas Center (OPAC), Department of Pathology, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark
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- Odense Pancreas Center (OPAC), Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark
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Vergara N, Wu RI, Shroff S, McGrath CM. Cytology and histology: Complementary diagnostic modalities during endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition. TECHNIQUES IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tgie.2017.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Pathological Analysis of Abdominal Neuroendocrine Tumors. Updates Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-88-470-3955-1_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Zilli A, Arcidiacono PG, Conte D, Massironi S. Clinical impact of endoscopic ultrasonography on the management of neuroendocrine tumors: lights and shadows. Dig Liver Dis 2018; 50:6-14. [PMID: 29102525 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2017.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2017] [Revised: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The incidence of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms has increased in the recent decades. An extensive bibliographical search was performed in PubMed to identify guidelines and primary literature (retrospective and prospective studies, systematic reviews, case series) published mostly between year 1997 and June 2017, using both medical subject heading (MeSH) terms and free-language keywords about the accuracy and diagnostic and therapeutic role of endoscopic ultrasound in the context of gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms. Endoscopic ultrasound is the modality of choice for diagnosing pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms and for the locoregional staging of gastric, duodenal, pancreatic and rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms; in particular, in the setting of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms it has demonstrated higher accuracy in tumor detection than other imaging modalities. Furthermore, the possibility of tattooing pancreatic lesions by endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration may help surgeons to locate the tumor and avoid any demolition surgery. Finally, endoscopic ultrasound-guided therapies have been proposed and used in several studies for patients unsuitable for surgery, with good results on the control of symptoms and the reduction of tumor burden.
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- Alessandra Zilli
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy; Postgraduate School of Gastroenterology, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- PancreatoBiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, Pancreas Translatiinal and Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
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Mori H, Kobara H, Guan Y, Goda Y, Kobayashi N, Nishiyama N, Masaki T. Oval mucosal opening bloc biopsy after incision and widening by ring thread traction for submucosal tumor. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23:7185-7190. [PMID: 29093627 PMCID: PMC5656466 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i39.7185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Revised: 08/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Gastric submucosal tumors (SMTs) less than 2 cm are generally considered benign neoplasms, and endoscopic observation is recommended, but SMTs over 2 cm, 40% of which are gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), have malignant potential. Although the Japanese Guidelines for GIST recommend partial surgical resection for GIST over 2 cm with malignant potential as well as en bloc large tissue sample to obtain appropriate and large specimens of SMTs, several reports have been published on tissue sampling of SMTs, such as with endoscopic ultrasound sound fine needle aspiration, submucosal tunneling bloc biopsy, and the combination of bite biopsy and endoscopic mucosal resection. Because a simpler, more accurate method is needed for appropriate treatment, we developed oval mucosal opening bloc biopsy after incision and widening by ring thread traction for submucosal tumor (OMOB) approach. OMOB was simple and enabled us to obtain large samples under direct procedure view as well as allowed us to restore to original mucosa.
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- Hirohito Mori
- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Kagawa University, Kita, Kagawa 761-0793, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Kagawa University, Kita, Kagawa 761-0793, Japan
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- Departments of Pharmacology, Kagawa University, Kita, Kagawa 761-0793, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Kagawa University, Kita, Kagawa 761-0793, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Kagawa University, Kita, Kagawa 761-0793, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Kagawa University, Kita, Kagawa 761-0793, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Kagawa University, Kita, Kagawa 761-0793, Japan
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Cheesman AR, DiMaio CJ. Role and technique of endoscopic ultrasound placement of fiducial markers in gastrointestinal malignancies. TECHNIQUES IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tgie.2017.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Levy MJ, Alberts SR, Bamlet WR, Burch PA, Farnell MB, Gleeson FC, Haddock MG, Kendrick ML, Oberg AL, Petersen GM, Takahashi N, Chari ST. EUS-guided fine-needle injection of gemcitabine for locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer. Gastrointest Endosc 2017; 86:161-169. [PMID: 27889543 PMCID: PMC6131689 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2016.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/02/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Among the greatest hurdles to pancreatic cancer (PC) therapy is the limited tissue penetration of systemic chemotherapy because of tumor desmoplasia. The primary study aim was to determine the toxicity profile of EUS-guided fine-needle injection (EUS-FNI) with gemcitabine. Secondary endpoints included the ability to disease downstage leading to an R0 resection and overall survival (OS) at 6 months, 12 months, and 5 years after therapy. METHODS In a prospective study from a tertiary referral center, gemcitabine (38 mg/mL) EUS-FNI was performed in patients with PC before conventional therapy. Initial and delayed adverse events (AEs) were assessed within 72 hours and 4 to 14 days after EUS-FNI, respectively. Patients were followed for ≥5 years or until death. RESULTS Thirty-six patients with stage II (n = 3), stage III (n = 20), or stage IV (n = 13) disease underwent gemcitabine EUS-FNI with 2.5 mL (.7-7.0 mg) total volume of injectate per patient. There were no initial or delayed AEs reported. Thirty-five patients (97.2%) were deceased at the time of analysis with a median 10.3 months of follow-up (range, 3.1-63.9). OS at 6 months and 12 months was 78% and 44%, respectively. The median OS was 10.4 months (range, 2.7-68). Among patients with stage III unresectable disease, 4 (20%) were downstaged and underwent an R0 resection. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests the feasibility, safety, and potential efficacy of gemcitabine EUS-FNI for PC. Additional data are needed to verify these observations and to determine the potential role relative to conventional multimodality therapy.
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- Michael J. Levy
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Luthra AK, Mishra G. Novel diagnostic and therapeutic modalities using endoscopic ultrasound in pancreatic disease. GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2017. [DOI: 10.18528/gii160036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Anjuli Kristin Luthra
- Section on General Internal Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Kandel P, Tranesh G, Nassar A, Bingham R, Raimondo M, Woodward TA, Gomez V, Wallace MB. EUS-guided fine needle biopsy sampling using a novel fork-tip needle: a case-control study. Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 84:1034-1039. [PMID: 27018087 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2016.03.1405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 03/16/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS EUS-guided fine needle biopsy (FNB) sampling and FNA are important methods for obtaining core tissues and cytologic aspirates. To improve the specimen quality for pathologic evaluation, a novel EUS-FNB Shark Core (SC) needle has been designed to acquire core tissue during EUS procedures. We compared the histology yield of EUS-FNB sampling using the SC needle (EUS-FNB-SC) to EUS-FNA in patients who had solid pancreatic and nonpancreatic lesions. METHODS This was a retrospective case-control study design. Between July 2012 and July 2015 all patients who had EUS-FNB-SC and EUS-FNA were reviewed through a hospital EUS database. Consecutive samples from EUS-FNB-SCs were matched in a 1:3 ratio by lesion site (eg, pancreatic head) and needle gauge (ie, 19 gauge, 22 gauge, 25 gauge) to recent random samples of EUS-FNA. The procedures were performed with rapid onsite evaluation. For study purposes specimen slides were evaluated by 2 cytopathologists for histologic yield using a standard scoring system (0 = no material, 1-2 = cytologic, 3-5 = histologic). The main objectives were to assess the histologic yield of the samples and compare the median number of passes required to obtain core tissue by using EUS-FNB-SC and EUS-FNA needles. RESULTS Of the 156 patients included in study, 25% patients (n = 39) were in the EUS-FNB-SC group and 75% (n = 117) in the EUS-FNA group. According to standard scoring criteria for histology, the median histology score for EUS-FNA was 2 (sufficient for cytology but not histology) and for EUS-FNB-SC was 4 (sufficient for adequate histology). Ninety-five percent of the specimens obtained from the EUS-FNB-SC group were of sufficient size for histologic screening, compared with 59% from the EUS-FNA group (P = .01). The median number of passes required to achieve a sample was significantly lower in the EUS-FNB-SC group compared with the EUS-FNA group (2 passes vs 4 passes, P = .001). There was significant difference in the median number of passes to all lesion sites and needle gauges. CONCLUSIONS The histology yield was significantly higher using the EUS-FNB-SC needle compared with the EUS-FNA needle. Additionally, fewer passes were required to obtain histology cores when using EUS-FNB-SC.
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- Pujan Kandel
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Ko WJ, Song GW, Hahm KB, Hong SP, Cho JY, Cho JH, Jin SY. Tissue diagnosis of GI subepithelial tumor only through Trucut biopsy under a forward-viewing endoscope: applicability as newer diagnostic modality. Surg Endosc 2016; 30:5009-5014. [PMID: 27194267 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-4846-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2015] [Accepted: 02/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Trucut biopsy (TCB) has been proposed to overcome the limitations of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration for the pathologic diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal (GI) subepithelial tumor (SET); however, it can be difficult to perform because the Trucut biopsy needle is very stiff. Although technical failures have been reported with the use of TCB, recently the forward-viewing echoendoscope showed a high diagnostic accuracy. We hypothesized that TCB under a conventional forward-viewing endoscope can be applied with higher yield of tissue diagnosis. METHODS To evaluate the feasibility of TCB under a forward-looking endoscopy without cumbersome EUS guidance, we introduced a 19-gauge TCB needle into the working channel of a conventional upper endoscope in 27 patients with GI SET to make tissue diagnosis. Prospectively collected data were analyzed, including technical success rate, pathologic result, and adverse events. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients with GI SET (18 esophageal tumors and nine gastric tumors) underwent TCB under a forward-looking endoscope. All procedures were performed safely without any TCB-related complications. Subsequently, histopathology examination revealed gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) in three cases and leiomyomas in 21 cases. Histologic assessment was completed in 24 out of 27 patients (88.9 %) because tissue obtained from three patients, whose tumors were located in the stomach, was not sufficient for the pathologic diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS TCB using a conventional forward-viewing endoscope without EUS guidance provided an excellent pathologic diagnosis of upper GI SET.
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- Weon Jin Ko
- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, 59 Yatapro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, 59 Yatapro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, 59 Yatapro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, 59 Yatapro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, 59 Yatapro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Korea.
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- Digestive Disease Center, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Banafea O, Mghanga FP, Zhao J, Zhao R, Zhu L. Endoscopic ultrasonography with fine-needle aspiration for histological diagnosis of solid pancreatic masses: a meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy studies. BMC Gastroenterol 2016; 16:108. [PMID: 27580856 PMCID: PMC5007683 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-016-0519-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Previous studies have demonstrated that endoscopic ultrasound-fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is a reliable tool for diagnosing pancreatic lesions; however, the reported sensitivity and specificity vary greatly across studies. The aim of this study was to pool the existing literature and assess the overall performance of EUS-FNA in the diagnosis of solid pancreatic lesions. Methods A systematic search of MEDLINE, Cochrane Database for Systematic Reviews, and EMBASE was performed to identify original and review articles published between January 1995 and January 2014 that reported the accuracy of EUS-FNA in the diagnosis of pancreatic masses. Quality of the included studies was assessed using the quality assessment of diagnosis accuracy studies score tool. Meta-DiSc software was used to calculate the pooled sensitivity and specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratios, and to construct the summary receiver operating characteristics curve. Results Twenty studies involving a total of 2,761 patients were included in the study. The pooled sensitivity and specificity of EUS-FNA in the diagnosis of solid pancreatic lesions were 90.8 % [95 % confidence interval (CI), 89.4–92 %] and 96.5 % (95 % CI, 94.8–97.7 %), respectively. The positive and negative likelihood ratios were 14.8 (95 % CI, 8.0–27.3) and 0.12 (95 % CI, 0.09–0.16), respectively. The overall diagnostic accuracy was 91.0 %. Conclusions Our findings suggest that EUS-FNA has high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of solid pancreatic lesions.
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- Omar Banafea
- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, Hubei Province, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, Hubei Province, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, Hubei Province, China.
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Jin M, Wakely PE. Endoscopic/Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration and Ancillary Techniques, Particularly Flow Cytometry, in Diagnosing Deep-Seated Lymphomas. Acta Cytol 2016; 60:326-335. [PMID: 27414717 DOI: 10.1159/000447253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2016] [Accepted: 05/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Evaluation of deep-seated lymphomas by fine-needle aspiration (FNA) can be challenging due to their reduced accessibility. Controversy remains as to whether FNA and ancillary techniques can be used to diagnose deep-seated lymphomas reliably and sufficiently for clinical management. Most published studies are favorable that endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)/endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-FNA plays an important role in the diagnosis of deep-seated lymphomas. The addition of ancillary techniques, particularly flow cytometry, increases diagnostic yield. While subclassification is possible in a reasonable proportion of cases, the reported rates of successful subclassification are lower than those for lymphoma detection/diagnosis. The diagnostic limitation exists for Hodgkin's lymphoma, grading of follicular lymphoma, and some T-cell lymphomas. The role of FNA in deep-seated lymphomas is much better established for recurrent than primary disease. It remains unclear whether the use of large-sized-needle FNA or a combination of core needle biopsy and FNA improves subclassification. It is important for cytopathologists to have considerable understanding of the WHO lymphoma classification and develop a collaborative working relationship with hematopathologists and oncologists. As EUS/EBUS-FNA techniques advance and sophisticated molecular techniques such as next- generation sequencing become possible, the role of FNA in the diagnosis of deep-seated lymphomas will possibly increase.
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- Ming Jin
- Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Nakai Y, Isayama H, Chang KJ, Yamamoto N, Mizuno S, Mohri D, Kogure H, Matsubara S, Tada M, Koike K. A pilot study of EUS-guided through-the-needle forceps biopsy (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 84:158-162. [PMID: 26772889 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2015.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/18/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS In EUS-guided FNA (EUS-FNA), small-caliber needles are preferable for optimal cytologic yield, whereas large ones are preferable when histologic specimens are needed. Because of the rigidity and friction induced by its large caliber, however, technical limitation does exist in a 19-gauge FNA needle. Recent development of miniature biopsy forceps enables EUS-guided through-the-needle forceps biopsy (EUS-TTNFB). The aim of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of EUS-TTNFB. METHODS Eighteen sessions of EUS-TTNFB in 17 patients with solid lesions were performed by using a 0.75-mm biopsy forceps through a 19-gauge FNA needle. Technical feasibility, safety, and diagnostic yield of EUS-TTNFB were retrospectively studied. RESULTS A total of 49 passes, a median of 3 passes per session, were performed, and the needle puncture, advancement and removal of the biopsy forceps, and subsequent EUS-FNA were technically successful in all patients. No adverse events were observed other than one case with hyperamylasemia without pancreatitis. Macroscopic histologic core by EUS-TTNFB was obtained at a rate of 71% per pass. The tissue acquisition rate by EUS-TTNFB alone was 67% per pass and 100% per session. When EUS-TTNFB and subsequent EUS-FNA were combined, the tissue acquisition rate was 94% per pass. The accuracy of combined EUS-TTNFB and EUS-FNA to diagnose malignancy was 88% per pass and 94% per session. With a single pass of EUS-TTNFB and EUS-FNA, the tissue acquisition rate was 89%, and the accuracy to diagnose malignancy was 83%. CONCLUSIONS EUS-TTNFB was safe and technically feasible and provided additional tissue acquisition with a single puncture of a 19-gauge FNA needle.
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- Yousuke Nakai
- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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DeWitt J, Cho CM, Lin J, Al-Haddad M, Canto MI, Salamone A, Hruban RH, Messallam AA, Khashab MA. Comparison of EUS-guided tissue acquisition using two different 19-gauge core biopsy needles: a multicenter, prospective, randomized, and blinded study. Endosc Int Open 2015; 3:E471-8. [PMID: 26528504 PMCID: PMC4612231 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1392222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS The optimal core biopsy needle for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is unknown. The principle aim of this study is to compare outcomes of EUS-fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) with a new 19-gauge EUS histology needle (ProCore, Cook Medical Inc., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States) to a conventional 19-gauge Tru-Cut biopsy (EUS-TCB) needle (19G, Quick-Core, Cook Medical Inc.). PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients referred for EUS who require possible histologic biopsy were prospectively randomized to EUS-FNB or EUS-TCB. With the initial needle, ≤ 3 biopsies were obtained until either technical failure or an adequate core was obtained. Patients with suspected inadequate biopsies were crossed over to the other needle and similarly ≤ 3 passes were obtained until adequate cores or technical failure occurred. Technical success, diagnostic histology, accuracy and complication rates were evaluated. RESULTS Eighty-five patients (mean 58 years; 43 male) were randomized to FNB (n = 44) and TCB (n = 41) with seven patients excluded. Procedure indication, biopsy site, mass size, number of passes, puncture site, overall technical success and adverse events were similar between the two groups. FNB specimens had a higher prevalence of diagnostic histology (85 % vs. 57 %; P = 0.006), accuracy (88 % vs. 62 %; P = 0.02), mean total length (19.4 vs. 4.3 mm; P = 0.001), mean complete portal triads from liver biopsies (10.4 vs. 1.3; P = 0.0004) and required fewer crossover biopsies compared to those of TCB (2 % vs. 65 %; P = 0.0001). Overall technical success and complication rates were comparable. CONCLUSION EUS-FNB using a 19-gauge FNB needle is superior to 19-gauge EUS-TCB needle.
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- John DeWitt
- Department of Gastroenterology, Indiana University Health Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States,Corresponding author John DeWitt, MD, FASGE, FACG, Professor of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyIndiana University Medical Center550 N. University Blvd., UH 4100Indianapolis, IN 46202United States1-317-278-8144
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Indiana University Health Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Indiana University Health Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Indiana University Health Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Yang MJ, Yim H, Hwang JC, Lee D, Kim YB, Lim SG, Kim SS, Kang JK, Yoo BM, Kim JH. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided sampling of solid pancreatic masses: 22-gauge aspiration versus 25-gauge biopsy needles. BMC Gastroenterol 2015; 15:122. [PMID: 26419845 PMCID: PMC4589185 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-015-0352-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2014] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background Biopsy needles have recently been developed to obtain both cytological and histological specimens during endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). We conducted this study to compare 22-gauge (G) fine needle aspiration (FNA) needles, which have been the most frequently used, and new 25G fine needle biopsy (FNB) needles for EUS-guided sampling of solid pancreatic masses. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of all EUS-guided sampling performed between June 2010 and October 2013. During the study period, 76 patients with pancreatic masses underwent EUS-guided sampling with a 22G FNA needle (n = 38) or a 25G FNB needle (n = 38) for diagnosis. An on-site cytopathologist was not present during the procedure. Technical success, the number of needle passes, cytological diagnostic accuracy, cytological sample quality (conventional smear and liquid-based preparation), histological diagnostic accuracy, and complications were reviewed and compared. Results There were no significant differences in technical success (100 % for both), the mean number of needle passes (5.05 vs. 5.55, P = 0.132), or complications (0 % for both) between the 22G FNA group and the 25G FNB group. The 22G FNA and 25G FNB groups exhibited comparable outcomes with respect to cytological diagnostic accuracy (97.4 % vs. 89.5 %, P = 0.358) and histological diagnostic accuracy (34.2 % vs. 52.6 %, P = 0.105). In the cytological sample quality analysis, the 25G FNB group exhibited higher scores for the amount of diagnostic cellular material present (22G FNA: 0.92 vs. 25G FNB: 1.32, P = 0.030) and the retention of appropriate architecture (22G FNA: 0.97 vs. 25G FNB: 1.42, P = 0.010) in the liquid-based preparation. The 25G FNB group showed a better histological diagnostic yield for specific tumor discrimination compared with the 22G FNA group (60 % vs. 32.4 %, P = 0.018). Conclusions Use of the 25G FNB needle was technically feasible, safe, efficient, and comparable to use of the standard 22G FNA needle in patients with solid pancreatic masses in the absence of an on-site cytopathologist. The cytological sample quality in the liquid-based preparation and the histological diagnostic yield for specific tumor discrimination of EUS-guided sampling using a 25G FNB needle were significantly higher than those using a 22G FNA needle.
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- Min Jae Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, San-5, Woncheon-dong, Yongtong-gu, 443-721, Suwon, Korea.
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- Department of Pathology, Ajou University School of Medicine, San-5, Woncheon-dong, Yongtong-gu, 443-721, Suwon, Korea.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, San-5, Woncheon-dong, Yongtong-gu, 443-721, Suwon, Korea.
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- Department of Pathology, Ajou University School of Medicine, San-5, Woncheon-dong, Yongtong-gu, 443-721, Suwon, Korea.
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- Department of Pathology, Ajou University School of Medicine, San-5, Woncheon-dong, Yongtong-gu, 443-721, Suwon, Korea.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, San-5, Woncheon-dong, Yongtong-gu, 443-721, Suwon, Korea.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, San-5, Woncheon-dong, Yongtong-gu, 443-721, Suwon, Korea.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, San-5, Woncheon-dong, Yongtong-gu, 443-721, Suwon, Korea.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, San-5, Woncheon-dong, Yongtong-gu, 443-721, Suwon, Korea.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, San-5, Woncheon-dong, Yongtong-gu, 443-721, Suwon, Korea.
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Alatawi A, Beuvon F, Grabar S, Leblanc S, Chaussade S, Terris B, Barret M, Prat F. Comparison of 22G reverse-beveled versus standard needle for endoscopic ultrasound-guided sampling of solid pancreatic lesions. United European Gastroenterol J 2015; 3:343-52. [PMID: 26279842 DOI: 10.1177/2050640615577533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 11/18/2014] [Accepted: 02/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) using standard needles has a high diagnostic value in the evaluation of solid pancreatic masses. Fenestrated needles have been developed to improve the quality of EUS-guided tissue sampling by providing core biopsies (FNB). METHODS Patients with solid pancreatic masses of >2 cm were prospectively included in our study and randomized to receive EUS sampling, using either a standard 22G FNA or a 22G Procore® FNB needle. The main study endpoint was the number of needle passes required to obtain a diagnosis in more than 90% of cases. RESULTS We included 100 patients (male = 63, female = 37; mean age = 68.4 years) in our study. We found that 88% of the lesions were malignant, with a mean size of 32 mm. A sample adequate for diagnosis was obtained in more than 90% of cases after the second needle pass in the FNB group, versus the third needle pass in the FNA group. Slide cellularity and presence of tissue microfragments were significantly higher in the FNB group. Sensitivity for the diagnosis of malignancy was 88.4% versus 97.8% for the EUS-FNA and EUS-FNB group, respectively, while specificity for both techniques was 100%. No complications were recorded. CONCLUSIONS Although the accuracy of both needle types for proving malignancy was similar, a lower number of passes was required with the FNB needles to achieve the same contributive sample rate as with the FNA needles. FNB also improved the histopathological quality of specimens, suggesting an overall superiority of FNB sampling.
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- Abdullah Alatawi
- Department of Gastroenterology, Cochin Hospital, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Centre, Paris, France
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- Department of Histopathology, Cochin Hospital, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Centre, Paris, France
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cochin Hospital, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Centre, Paris, France ; Paris-Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cochin Hospital, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Centre, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cochin Hospital, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Centre, Paris, France ; Paris-Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Department of Histopathology, Cochin Hospital, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Centre, Paris, France ; Paris-Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cochin Hospital, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Centre, Paris, France ; Paris-Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cochin Hospital, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Centre, Paris, France ; Paris-Descartes University, Paris, France
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Matsuzaki I, Miyahara R, Hirooka Y, Funasaka K, Ohno E, Nakamura M, Kawashima H, Nukaga A, Shimoyama Y, Goto H. Forward-viewing versus oblique-viewing echoendoscopes in the diagnosis of upper GI subepithelial lesions with EUS-guided FNA: a prospective, randomized, crossover study. Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 82:287-295. [PMID: 25816723 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2014.12.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2014] [Accepted: 12/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The role of the forward-viewing echoendoscope compared with the oblique-viewing echoendoscope for EUS-guided FNA (EUS-FNA) of upper GI subepithelial lesions has not been defined. OBJECTIVE To compare the diagnostic yield and clinical efficacy of EUS-FNA by using the 2 echoendoscopes in the same upper GI subepithelial lesion. DESIGN Prospective, randomized, crossover study. SETTING Tertiary-care medical center. PATIENTS Forty-one patients with an upper GI subepithelial lesion. INTERVENTIONS All patients first underwent EUS-FNA with a 19-gauge needle by using both echoendoscopes, based on random selection. When required, 22-gauge or 25-gauge needles were used additionally. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Comparison of diagnostic yield, tissue sample area, puncture success rates, procedure time, and adverse events. RESULTS Forty-one patients (median lesion size 22 mm, range 15-63 mm) were enrolled. Rates of histologic diagnosis were 80.5% (33/41) and 73.2% (30/41) (P=.453) by using forward-viewing and oblique-viewing echoendoscopes, respectively. Median tissue sample area in GI stromal tumors (n=22) obtained with the forward-viewing echoendoscope was larger than with the oblique-viewing echoendoscope (2.46 mm2 vs 1.00 mm2; P=.046). Puncture success rates were 39 of 41 (95.1%) and 35 of 41 (85.4%; P=.289) with forward-viewing and oblique-viewing echoendoscopes, respectively. Median procedure time was 21 minutes with the forward-viewing echoendoscope and 27 minutes with the oblique-viewing echoendoscope (P=.009). An infectious adverse event occurred in a patient and was treated with antibiotics. LIMITATIONS Small sample size. CONCLUSION Diagnostic yield did not differ between the 2 echoendoscopes. However, tissue sample area and procedure time were superior with the forward-viewing echoendoscope.
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- Ippei Matsuzaki
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan; Department of Endoscopy, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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Guo J, Sun B, Wang S, Ge N, Wang G, Wu W, Liu X, Sun S. Diagnosis of lymphoma by endoscopic ultrasound-assisted transendoscopic direct retroperitoneal lymph node biopsy: A case report (with video). Endosc Ultrasound 2015; 4:69-72. [PMID: 25789289 PMCID: PMC4362009 DOI: 10.4103/2303-9027.151368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2014] [Accepted: 01/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Since its introduction in the early 1990s, endoscopic ultrasound-assisted fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) has been used for sampling of extraintestinal mass lesions and peri-intestinal lymphadenopathy. Although EUS-FNA is highly accurate, lymphomas can be challenging to diagnose using EUS-FNA. We present the case of a 60-year-old male who had experienced upper abdominal discomfort for 1 month. Computerized tomography (CT) examination revealed multiple soft-tissue shadows located above the pancreatic body. The biggest shadow had a cross-sectional area of 7.7 cm × 7.2 cm. Positron emission tomography-CT (PET-CT) imaging showed increased uptake of (18)F-FDG by these soft-tissue shadows. To investigate further, EUS was performed and it revealed the presence of multiple hypoechoic round lymph nodes. During the procedure, EUS-FNA was performed, but only a few dyskaryotic cells were observed by cytological evaluation. EUS-assisted retroperitoneoscopy and lymph node biopsy were performed to obtain more tissue for immunohistochemical analysis and subclassification of lymphoma. Finally, the patient was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, germinal center B-cell-like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma by this technique. EUS-assisted transendoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node biopsy is an alternative procedure for the diagnosis of lymphomas.
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- Jintao Guo
- Endoscopic Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Endoscopic Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Endoscopic Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Endoscopic Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Endoscopic Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Endoscopic Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Endoscopic Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Endoscopic Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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Kim EY. Diagnosis of Gastric Subepithelial Tumor: Focusing on Endoscopic Ultrasonography. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF HELICOBACTER AND UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL RESEARCH 2015. [DOI: 10.7704/kjhugr.2015.15.1.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Eun Young Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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