Table 5.
Technical outcomes.
| FNA (n = 51) | FNB (n = 43) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | <0.001 | ||
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | |
| 1 | 1 (2.0) | 0 (0.0) | |
| 2 | 5 (10.0) | 36 (83.7) | |
| 3 | 27 (54.0) | 6 (14.0) | |
| 4 | 16 (32.0) | 1 (2.3) | |
| 5 | 1 (2.0) | 0 (0.0) | |
| Required a repeat EUS/FNA, n (%) | 0.218 | ||
| No | 46 (90.2) | 35 (81.4) | |
| Yes | 5 (9.8) | 8 (18.6) | |
| Adverse events, n (%) | 0 (0) | 2 (4.65) | 0.207 |
FNA = fine needle aspiration; FNB = fine needle biopsy; EUS = endoscopic ultrasound.