Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 22-24, January 2008

Risks of Endoscopic Ultrasound and Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration

  • Sammy Ho, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Sammy Ho, MD, Montefiore Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Section of Pancreaticobiliary Services and Endoscopic Ultrasound, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx NY 10467.

Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY.

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) have become important tools in evaluation of patients with various clinical disorders, and are being increasingly utilized at many centers. EUS shares the risks and complications of other endoscopic procedures. This article addresses specific adverse effects and risks associated with EUS and EUS-FNA, mainly perforation, pancreatitis, bleeding, and infection. Measures to help minimize these risks will also be discussed.

Keywords: endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration, complications, perforation, pancreatitis, bleeding, infection

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PII: S1096-2883(07)00050-2

doi:10.1016/j.tgie.2007.08.007

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 22-24, January 2008

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