BACKGROUND: The difference in the diagnostic accuracy of 22-versus 25-gauge needles
in EUS-FNA is not clear. AIMS: To compare the rates of technical success, diagnostic …

Abstract Background Both 22-and 25-gauge needles are used for endoscopic ultrasound
(EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of lesions, yet limited data exist on whether …

Objectives. Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is widely
performed for pancreatic masses. The 25-gauge needle (25G) might be easier to be …

Objectives Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is accurate in
cytological diagnosis of pancreatic lesions. Our aim was to determine optimal number of …

Methods: All cases that were referred for EUS-FNA for pancreatic masses between February
2001 and June 2007 were reviewed, and patients who underwent EUS-FNA using the 22 …

Background: Needle size may affect the specimen quality of EUS-FNA of SPL. Little data
exists on the performance characteristics of 22-gauge and 25-gauge needles in EUS-FNA of …

Introduction: A prior study with 22‐gauge needles recommended more than seven needle
passes for endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle aspiration biopsy (EUS‐FNA) of solid …

Background Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is central to
discerning the diagnosis of solid pancreatic tumors through tissue acquisition. Test …

Background and study aims: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-
FNA) with 25-gauge needles yields small volume samples that are mainly processed for …

AIM To evaluate the cytological diagnostic capacity and sample quality of the slow-pull
technique and compare them with different suction techniques. METHODS From July 2010 …