Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	119987
Country	Nepal

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Preventive strategies for complications after endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Umid K Shrestha
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Umid K Shrestha, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Bhaisepati, Ward No. 18, Lalitpur 44700, Bagmati, Nepal. umidshrestha@gmail.com
Key Words	Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy; Complication; Perforation; Bleeding; Infection; Pancreatitis; Bile peritonitis; Needle tract seeding; Device-related malfunction; Preventive strategies
Core Tip	The major complications of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) include perforation, bleeding, infection, acute pancreatitis when sampling pancreatic lesions, bile peritonitis, needle tract seeding where tumor cells are deposited along the needle track, and device-related malfunctions. The preventive strategies for complications following EUS-FNB include careful pre-procedural planning, technical efficiency during the procedure, and appropriate post-procedure care. EUS-FNB needs specific ethical considerations, which involve the balancing of the need for accurate histological diagnosis with patient safety, procedural risks, and informed consent. The proper use of suitable strategies to avoid complications will help the endosonographer to perform EUS-FNB safely and effectively.
Citation	Shrestha UK. Preventive strategies for complications after endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-12 01:08
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-12 01:09
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-26 07:26
Return for Revision	2026-02-26 07:26
Revised	2026-03-04 19:30
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-03 02:42
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-03 09:06
Articles in Press	2026-04-03 09:06
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