ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND-GUIDED FINE-NEEDLE ASPIRATION (EUS-FNA) IN PATIENTS WHO ARE RECEIVING ANTIPLATELET AND ANTICOAGULANT THERAPY

Abstract

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is associated with a high risk of bleeding. Patients who are taking an antithrombotic agent tend to carry a higher hemorrhagic risk, but inappropriate cessation of antithrombotic agents would lead to serious thrombotic events. Therefore, appropriate management of antithrombotic agents is necessary. In this review, we summarize clinical tips for EUS-FNA in patients who are taking antithrombotic agents (antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant therapy).