ISSN:
1432-0509
Keywords:
Aspiration biopsy
;
Intestines, diseases
;
Ultrasound, guided aspiration
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Twenty-four patients with bowel lesions that could be imaged on a sonogram underwent ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy. Indications for biopsy included: poor condition of the patient precluding the use of barium studies and/or endoscopy (9 cases) or hindering technically adequate examinations (3); nonspecific radiographic images (6); inability to obtain an adequate biopsy sample during endoscopy (6). The results of biopsy were correct in the 18 cases proven by surgery or autopsy; in the remaining 6 patients, histologic results were considered conclusive, and were later confirmed by clinical, radiographic, and ultrasound follow-up. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy may be considered a simple, rapid, and accurate diagnostic procedure when an alternative approach to the study of gastrointestinal tract leions is needed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02035063
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