Garantía de calidad en citopatología intervencionista

This invited review addresses various aspects of ensuring quality in interventional cytopathology. The article is divided into 3 sections. Section 1: Introduction & historical perspective and training models; Section 2. Patient-pathologist interaction: Preparation and performance of the procedure. Routine practice covering a record of the procedure including guidance for the use of local anaesthetics and management of antithrombotic medication; Section 3. Concluding remarks. The invited co-authors represent those involved in this field and bring a wide range of views that could serve as a step in the direction of producing up to date guidance for those aspiring to set up or to further improve their existing practice of interventional cytopathology.