Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided tissue acquisition

EUS guided tissue acquisition: How to achieve excellence?:

Abstract

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided tissue acquisition is a basic forte of an endosonographer. The multiple skills required to accomplish successful results include not only the puncture itself, but also proper lesion identification, correct puncture sequence, collaboration with the pathologist onsite or remotely, proper handling of the specimens, choosing one or more of cytology, cell-block, and/or tissue core preparation, and lastly deciding the immunohistochemistry (IHC) panels and ancillary tests which may be needed for the case in hand. Error in any of these decisions may lead to incomplete or inconclusive information from the procedure, even if the aspirate is ‘adequate.’ In this review, we will describe the technical aspects of EUS guided tissue acquisition, current needles available and how to choose between them, and how to appropriately handle the specimen. We will also discuss the optimal approach to common targets including lymph nodes, pancreatic masses, pancreatic cysts, and subepithelial lesions.

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