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A rapidly expanding number of studies on EUS-FNA are being published. Most of these studies, however, were performed in specialized centers. Beginners have to overcome several challenges before acceptable diagnostic results can be expected. First, the interpretation of the difficult anatomy as seen with a curved linear array transducer has to be learned before EUS-FNA of different lesions can begin. Second, the biopsy technique has to be adequately mastered before sufficient material can be obtained from a lesion. Third, an experienced cytopathologist should be available for interpretation of the aspirates.
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Vilmann, P., Jacobsen, G.K. (2001). EUS-FNA Study Results. In: Rösch, T., Will, U., Chang, K.J. (eds) Longitudinal Endosonography. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59516-5_19
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