Affiliation:
1. Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Glasgow Scotland
Abstract
AbstractBackgroundThere are delays in the head and neck Urgent Suspicion of Cancer (USOC) pathway. Local anesthetic (LA) biopsy with channeled endoscopes in outpatients can reduce time to diagnosis.MethodsQuestionnaire‐based prospective study of LA or general anesthetic (GA) biopsy for investigation of cancer from September 2021 to July 2022.Results100% (n = 48) were very satisfied or satisfied with their overall experience. 71% (n = 20) of LA patients reported they would prefer to have a biopsy under LA. LA biopsy was 68% sensitive and 100% specific for cancer diagnosis. 28.6% (8) and 10% (2) of LA and GA patients had palliative MDT outcomes. Median time to diagnosis was 44.5 and 49.0 days for LA and GA biopsy, respectively.ConclusionLA biopsy had a high satisfaction rate and is sensitive for diagnosing cancer. LA biopsy can expedite treatment pathways. LA biopsy should be considered as an option for first line investigation.
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