Heparin priming of EUS-FNA needles does not adversely affect tissue cytology or immunohistochemical staining
Background and study aims Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) or biopsy (FNB) is an indispensable diagnostic tool. Improvements in needling technique have led to increasing tissue yields. Blood clogging of the needle can cause difficulties with specimen handling and style...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-121880 |