Percutaneous fine needle aspiration biopsy of pancreatic cancer guided by ultrasonography.

J. B. Chung, D. K. Chung, D. Y. Kim, K. H. Han, Y. M. Moon, J. K. Kang, I. S. Park, H. J. Choi, J. T. Lee, H. S. Yoo

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Abstract

Fine needle aspiration biopsy guided by ultrasonography was performed in 39 patients with pancreatic cancer to evaluate the value of the technique for establishing a proved histologic diagnosis. Aspirated material suitable for cytologic evaluation of smear preparation was obtained from 33 patients (84.6%). Among the 33 patients, cytologic diagnosis of pancreatic cancer was possible in 28 patients (84.9%). There was mild abdominal pain only in one patient (2.6%). In conclusion, percutaneous fine needle aspiration biopsy guided by ultrasonography proved to be a safe and useful method for histologic diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)125-129
Number of pages5
JournalThe Korean journal of internal medicine
Volume4
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1989 Jul

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Internal Medicine

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