Abstract
There 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. Questionnaire-based prospective study of LA or general anesthetic (GA) biopsy for investigation of cancer from September 2021 to July 2022. 100% (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. LA 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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