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. 2018 Feb 7;6(2):E242–E248. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-124078

Table 3. Diagnostic accuracy of EUS-FNB using the Sharkcore needle.

Intention to treat – N = 41
Sensitivity 0.91 (0.75 – 0.98)
Specificity 1.00 (0.66 – 1)
Positive predictive value 1.00 ( 0.88 – 1)
Negative predictive value 0.75 (0.43 – 0.95)
Overall accuracy 93 % (80 – 98 %)

(95 % confidence intervals); EUS-FNB, endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-need biopsy