Endoscopic ultrasound-guided through-the-needle microforceps biopsy in the evaluation of pancreatic cystic lesions: a multicenter study

Background and study aims Accurate diagnosis and classification of pancreatic cysts (PCs) remains a challenge. The aims of this study were to: (1) evaluate the safety and technical success of a novel microforceps for EUS-guided through-the-needle biopsy (TTNB) of PCs; and (2) assess its diagnostic y...

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Main Authors: Dennis Yang, Jason B. Samarasena, Laith H. Jamil, Kenneth J. Chang, David Lee, Mel A. Ona, Simon K. Lo, Srinivas Gaddam, Quin Liu, Peter V. Draganov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2018-12-01
Series:Endoscopy International Open
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/a-0770-2700