Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Sampling Techniques in Veterinary Patients with Dr. Seitz

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP, to discuss his recent Clinician’s Brief article, "Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Sampling Techniques in Veterinary Patients." Dr. Seitz breaks down the key techniques for obtaining high-quality diagnostic samples, compares fine-needle aspiration with the nonaspirate (woodpecker) technique, and shares best practices for ensuring sample quality. He also covers potential complications, sedation protocols, and how to effectively communicate procedural risks and benefits with pet owners.

Resources:

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/fna-tissue-sampling-fnna
• https://www.simparicatriodvm.com

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• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
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