Endoscopic ultrasound has proved to be better for the detection of nodal metastases and tumors as compared with other imaging modalities. The development of echoendoscopic has created an opportunity for endoscopic fine needle aspiration ever since the introduction of curved linear array echoendoscope in the early part of 1990s. Since then, fine needle aspiration has been the mainstay in the growth of endoscopic ultrasound and in the expansion of its applications. Additionally, escalating ... Read more

High Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Tract Related Cancers to Propel Demand for Endoscopic Ultrasound Needles

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is widely used to diagnose both tumor and inflammatory lesions located in and adjacent to ... Read more