Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided puncture of the lymph nodes: first experience and clinical consequences.
Endoscopic ultrasonography with fine needle aspiration is indicated for assessment of lymph node metastases as well as malignant tumor diagnosis. This technique has an accuracy of about 80%. There have been no reported complications. Improvement in needles and techniques will improve overall results.
Hoffman
B J
BJ
Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.
Hawes
R H
RH
D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography