title: Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided puncture of the lymph nodes: first experience and clinical consequences.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Hoffman
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Hawes
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography