ASGE Therapeutic EUS for Advanced Endosonographers (Live and Virtual) | September 2022-Lab Hands-On Virtual Demonstration Part 1

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Video Summary

In the video, Dr. Andy Storm from the Mayo Clinic and his colleague, Dr. Shifaa, discuss fluid collection drainage and demonstrate basic FNA (Fine Needle Aspiration) and FNB (Fine Needle Biopsy) techniques. They explain that they will be using the Fuji EUS equipment and a collection of FNA and FNB needles for the demonstration. Dr. Storm mentions that he typically uses 22-gauge FNA needles for FNA and FNB procedures, but they also discuss the use of 19-gauge needles for certain cases. Dr. Storm highlights the differences in needle handling and function, including the stylet and suction features. They also address common concerns such as avoiding bile duct injury and the preference for slow pull versus suction techniques. The video ends with a discussion about the advantages and appropriate usage of FNB needles compared to FNA needles. Overall, the video provides a detailed overview of fluid collection drainage and the techniques involved in FNA and FNB procedures.

Keywords

Dr. Andy Storm

Dr. Shifaa

fluid collection drainage

FNA

Fine Needle Aspiration

FNB

Fine Needle Biopsy

Fuji EUS equipment

22-gauge FNA needles

19-gauge needles