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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Feb 16, 2014; 6(2): 55-59
Published online Feb 16, 2014. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v6.i2.55
Published online Feb 16, 2014. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v6.i2.55
Figure 1 An automated spring-loaded needle device (NA-11J-KB; Olympus Medical Systems, Tokyo, Japan) with 22-gauge puncture needle.
Arrowhead indicates the needle tip.
Figure 2 Endoscopic ultrasound-guided abdominal paracentesis.
A: A small amount ascites was detected as the echo-free space around the stomach (arrow); B: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided abdominal paracentesis was performed. Endoscopic ultrasound image illustrating needle position (arrow head).
- Citation: Suzuki R, Irisawa A, Bhutani MS, Hikichi T, Takagi T, Shibukawa G, Sato A, Sato M, Ikeda T, Watanabe K, Nakamura J, Annangi S, Tasaki K, Obara K, Ohira H. An automated spring-loaded needle for endoscopic ultrasound-guided abdominal paracentesis in cancer patients. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2014; 6(2): 55-59
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v6/i2/55.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v6.i2.55