A Prospective Comparison of EUS-Guided FNA Using 25-Gauge and 22-Gauge Needles
Background and Aims. There are limited data on the differences in diagnostic yield between 25-gauge and 22-gauge EUS-FNA needles. This prospective study compared the difference in diagnostic yield between a 22-gauge and a 25-gauge needle when performing EUS-FNA. Methods. Forty-three patients with...
Main Authors: | Hiroo Imazu, Yujiro Uchiyama, Hiroshi Kakutani, kei-ichi Ikeda, Kazuki Sumiyama, Mitsuru Kaise, Salem Omar, Tiing Leong Ang, Hisao Tajiri |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/546390 |
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