Comparison between 22G aspiration and 22G biopsy needles for EUS-guided sampling of pancreatic lesions: A meta-analysis

201984 citationsReviewgreen Open Access

Authors

Antonio Facciorusso · Ospedali Riuniti di Foggia

Harshvardhan Singh · Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College

K. Aravind Menon · Sardar Patel University

VincenzoRosario Buccino · University of Foggia

Nicola Muscatiello · University of Foggia

Abstract

Our meta-analysis stands for a nonsuperiority of 22G FNB over 22G FNA; hence, no definitive recommendations on the use of a particular device can be made.

Topics & Keywords

Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Endoscopic Ultrasound

Volume 9, Issue 3, pp. 167-167

DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_4_19

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