Published online Jul 26, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i14.1775
Peer-review started: March 20, 2019
First decision: May 7, 2019
Revised: June 17, 2019
Accepted: July 2, 2019
Article in press: July 3, 2019
Published online: July 26, 2019
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (EUS-FNA) is a useful procedure that enables reliable pathological diagnoses of pancreatobiliary diseases, subepithelial lesions, and swollen lymph nodes. In recent years, a pathological diagnosis based on EUS-FNA has made it possible to provide accurate treatment methods not only in these fields, but also in respiratory organs and otorhinolaryngology. This review discusses the latest topics pertaining to EUS-FNA as well as procedural tips.
Core tip: In the era of cyto-pathological diagnosis of various malignant diseases, endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (EUS-FNA) represents the most promising procedure for diagnosing various malignant diseases. However, to date, no reports have compared the utility, faults, and techniques of this procedure. In this review we highlight the recent topics and technical tips of EUS-FNA in the diagnostic process of various diseases, especially those which require tissue-based diagnosis to determine treatment.