Population-Based Efficacy of Tissue Acquisition for Subepithelial Lesions in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

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Authors

Cynthia Verloop · Maasstad Ziekenhuis

Lieke Hol · Maasstad Ziekenhuis

Lars Perk · Maasstad Ziekenhuis

Femme Dircksmeier-Harinck · Medisch Centrum Haaglanden

Pieter Honkoop · Sint Franciscus Gasthuis

Tessa Romkens · Albert Schweitzer Hospital

Ingrid Schot · Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis

Abstract

In summary, EUS-FNB is effective for lesions >20 mm, while for smaller lesions (<20 mm), EUS-KHB and MIAB offer superior yields and are reliable alternatives. Standard protocols are needed to optimize diagnostic success.

Topics & Keywords

Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000002340

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