A single incision needle knife biopsy promises diagnostic efficacy in GIT subepithelial tumors
United States: A review article published inGIE, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, has mentioned that Single Incision with NeedleKnife biopsy is a diagnostic procedure which offers a high rate of technicaland diagnostic success in gastrointestinal Sub Epithelial Tumors (SET).This diagnostic procedure promise safety.
Histological diagnosis plays a vital role in determining the malignantpotential of gastrointestinal SETs.
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration and biopsy are thecurrent therapeutic modalities. (EUS-FNA/FNB). This diagnostic procedure offerssuboptimal success.
SINK biopsy is the emerging alternative approach to diagnosis toincrease tissue acquisition and success. Considering this, a systematic reviewand meta-analysis were done to evaluate the success, both technical anddiagnostic and adverse events of SINK biopsy. The lead researcher of the reviewwas Dr Yassin Shams Eldien Naga, and the team also determined whetherimmunohistochemistry is successful on tissue samples obtained.
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