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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2014; 20(39): 14292-14300
Published online Oct 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i39.14292
Published online Oct 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i39.14292
Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and useful ancillary methods
Mario Tadic, Department of Gastroenterology, Dubrava University Hospital Zagreb, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, 10040 Zagreb, Croatia
Tajana Stoos-Veic, Department of Pathology and Cytology, Dubrava University Hospital Zagreb, 10040 Zagreb, Croatia
Rajko Kusec, Division of molecular diagnostics and genetics, Dubrava University Hospital Zagreb, University of Zagreb, School of Medicine, 10040 Zagreb, Croatia
Author contributions: Tadic M, Stoos-Veic T and Kusec R contributed equally to the concept and design, drafting and revising of the article and have approved the final version of the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Mario Tadic, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Dubrava University Hospital Zagreb, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Av. Gojka Suska 6, 10040 Zagreb, Croatia. mtadic1@gmail.com
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Received: November 28, 2013
Revised: June 25, 2014
Accepted: July 11, 2014
Published online: October 21, 2014
Revised: June 25, 2014
Accepted: July 11, 2014
Published online: October 21, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: All aspects of endoscopic ultrasound tissue acquisition have been well discussed in recent studies. In addition to discussions about important factors that impact tissue acquisition, in this article we have highlighted the methods of ancillary testing needed to satisfy the growing demands of precision medicine standards. Adequate tissue samples and appropriate ancillary testing enable comprehensive diagnosis, and answer the main clinical questions, thus enabling targeted therapy.