Diagnostic Fine-Needle Biopsy of Small Solid Pancreatic Lesions Using a Franseen Needle during Endoscopic Ultrasound Examination

Diagnostic Fine-Needle Biopsy of Small Solid Pancreatic Lesions Using a Franseen Needle during Endoscopic Ultrasound Examination

Background and aim: During endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (EUS-FNB), Franseen needles can help collect sufficient tissue to permit histopathological assessment. However, its efficacy might be limited by the size of the targeted lesion. This study aimed to evaluate the fea...

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Main Authors: Kosuke Takahashi, Ichiro Yasuda, Tatsuyuki Hanaoka, Yuka Hayashi, Yasuhiro Araki, Iori Motoo, Shinya Kajiura, Takayuki Ando, Haruka Fujinami, Kazuto Tajiri, Masami Minemura, Terumi Takahara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
EUS-FNB
Franseen needle
histopathological assessment
small pancreatic lesions
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/1/27

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