… Our current meta-analysis presented the high level diagnostic accuracy of Fine-needle
aspiration biopsy (FNAB). In our first classification (C1 was temporarily exluded as most studies …

… This meta-analysis does not establish superiority of core biopsy needles in comparison
to standard FNA needles in terms of diagnostic adequacy, diagnostic accuracy, and optimal …

… meta-analyses on studies comparing fine-needle aspiration (FNA) with fine-needle biopsy
(FNB) needles… fine needle aspiration cytology (EUS-FNAC) versus endoscopic ultrasound …

… This study aimed to compare the pooled diagnostic performance of EUS-guided fine-needle
biopsy (EUS-FNB) and fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) for LNs sampling. …

… There is limited evidence on the diagnostic performance of EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy
(FNB) sampling in patients with subepithelial lesions. The aim of this meta-analysis was to …

… ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) is still a debate. The purpose of this
meta-analysis was to compare the diagnostic value and safety of these 2 needles in sampling of …

… needle biopsy (PCNB) uses a core needle or cutting needle to obtain a specimen for histological
examination. Percutaneous fine-needle aspiration biopsy (… present meta-analysis was …

… In this meta-analysis, we compared the risk of obtaining nondiagnostic results and the …
salivary gland malignancy between core needle biopsy (CNB) and fine-needle aspiration (FNA). …

The clinical usefulness of fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for the diagnosis of
parotid gland lesions is controversial. Many accuracy studies have been published, but the …

… data to compare needle sizes at different … needles in an accuracy or adequacy analysis [6,
7, 14]. We therefore performed a meta-analysis to compare outcomes of 22G and 25G needles…