ASGE Therapeutic EUS for Advanced Endosonographers (On-Demand) | September 2022-Advances in EUS-Guided Tissue Acquisition

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Tom Hollander discusses the use of fine needle aspiration (FNA) and fine needle biopsy (FNB) in various procedures, including pancreatic and liver biopsies. He highlights the differences between FNA and FNB, and discusses the use of different needle sizes and techniques for sample acquisition. He also discusses the importance of rapid on-site evaluation and the role of molecular profiling in these procedures. Dr. Hollander mentions that the fork-tip and Francine needles seem to outperform other FNB needles, and that FNB is generally superior to FNA, especially when rapid on-site evaluation is not available. He also discusses the potential risks and complications associated with these procedures, such as bleeding and pancreatitis, and mentions the importance of individualized patient care and communication when discussing findings with patients and their families. Overall, Dr. Hollander emphasizes the importance of understanding the different techniques and needle choices in order to ensure accurate diagnoses and minimize risks.

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Thomas J. Savides, MD, MASGE

Keywords

fine needle aspiration

fine needle biopsy

pancreatic biopsy

liver biopsy

needle sizes

rapid on-site evaluation

molecular profiling