A quarter century of EUS-FNA: Progress, milestones, and future directions

Irina Mihaela Cazacu, Adriana Alexandra Luzuriaga Chavez, Adrian Saftoiu, Peter Vilmann, Manoop S. Bhutani*

*Corresponding author for this work
24 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Tissue acquisition using EUS has considerably evolved since the first EUS-FNA was reported 25 years ago. Its introduction was an important breakthrough in the endoscopic field. EUS-FNA has now become a part of the diagnostic and staging algorithm for the evaluation of benign and malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and of the organs in its proximity, including lung diseases. This review aims to present the history of EUS-FNA development and to provide a perspective on the recent developments in procedural techniques and needle technologies that have significantly extended the role of EUS and its clinical applications. There is a bright future ahead for EUS-FNA in the years to come as extensive research is conducted in this field and various technologies are continuously implemented into clinical practice.

Original languageEnglish
JournalEndoscopic Ultrasound
Volume7
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)141-160
Number of pages20
ISSN2303-9027
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • EUS
  • EUS-FNA
  • Tissue acquisition

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