Diagnostic adequacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration in patients with lymphadenopathy in a large cohort.

Background And Study Aims: The role of endoscopic-ultrasound (EUS) guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) in patients with lymphadenopathy in terms of diagnostic adequacy and safety in large population is not well defined. The aim of this study was to evaluate diagnostic adequacy and safety of EUS-FNA in patients with lymphadenopathy.

Patients And Methods:  Retrospective study from October 2010 to September 2015 at tertiary care center in Delhi-NCR.

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of enlarged adrenals in patients with pyrexia of unknown origin: A single-center experience of 52 cases.

Background: Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of adrenals is needed in patients with pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) and adrenal enlargement in absence of other diagnostic clues. Adrenals are easily accessible by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) due to proximity; however, there is no systemic study available on FNA of adrenals in patients with PUO. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic yield and safety of EUS-FNA of enlarged adrenal in patients with PUO.

Comparison of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration by capillary action, suction, and no suction methods: a randomized blinded study.

Background And Study Aim: Different types of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) techniques are used in clinical practice; the best method in terms of outcome has not been determined. The aim of the study was to compare the diagnostic adequacy of aspirated material, and the cytopathological and EUS morphological features between capillary action, suction, and no-suction FNA methods.

Patients And Methods:  This was a prospective, single-blinded, randomized study conducted at a tertiary care hospital.

Endoscopic pancreatic necrosectomy: why scuff when you can flush the muck - make it an easy row to hoe.

Background And Aims:  Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided drainage of symptomatic pancreatic walled-off necrosis (WON) followed by fully covered self-expanding metal stent (FCSEMS) placement offers several advantages such as higher technical success rate and the option of necrosectomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of EUS guided drainage of patients with WON by using FCSEMS and intracavitary lavage with a solution containing hydrogen peroxide and adopting a step-up approach.

Methods:  A prospective open label study was carried out at a single tertiary care center between January 2014 and January 2016.