Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	118313
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy for parenchymal disease: Feasibility, safety, and future considerations
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Lian-Bang Wang, Xi-Ming Wang, Xin-Ya Zhao and Gong-Zheng Wang
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Corresponding Author	Gong-Zheng Wang, PhD, Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China. wanggz0322@163.com
Key Words	Endoscopic ultrasound; Liver biopsy; Parenchymal liver disease; Fine needle aspiration; Fine needle biopsy
Core Tip	Endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy is an established alternative to percutaneous biopsy for parenchymal liver disease. Alali et al report high diagnostic adequacy and a low rate of serious adverse events, reinforcing existing evidence of safety and effectiveness. Their findings suggest that the use of a 19-gauge core biopsy needle and wet heparin suction improves specimen quality. However, the retrospective design and limited sample size warrant cautious interpretation, and larger prospective studies are needed to confirm these observations and refine optimal biopsy techniques.
Citation	Wang LB, Wang XM, Zhao XY, Wang GZ. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy for parenchymal disease: Feasibility, safety, and future considerations. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-29 07:34
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-29 07:34
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-06 09:10
Return for Revision	2026-01-06 09:10
Revised	2026-01-18 04:36
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-14 02:35
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-14 07:56
Articles in Press	2026-02-14 07:56
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