The history of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration: development and progress

Key Points

• EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration significantly enhances pathological diagnosis in gastrointestinal conditions.
• Over 40 years, advancements in ultrasound technology and techniques have contributed to better diagnostic accuracy.
• Observational analysis traces the developments in endoscopic ultrasonography and fine-needle aspiration procedures.
• These advancements set the stage for future innovations in diagnostic methods for gastrointestinal diseases.