Table IV.
Comparison of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration outcomes between the Franseen needle group and the conventional needle group.
| Obtaining an adequate specimen, n (%) | All (%) | C group (%) | F group (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | ||||
| Esophagus | 5/5 (100) | 5/5 (100) | – | >0.99 |
| Stomach | 43/55 (78.2) | 28/39 (71.8) | 15/16 (93.8) | 0.15 |
| Greater curvature side | 19/22 (86.4) | 11/14 (78.6) | 8/8 (100) | 0.27 |
| Lesser curvature side | 24/33 (72.7) | 17/25 (68.0) | 7/8 (87.5) | 0.39 |
| Rectum | 1/1 (100) | – | 1/1 (100) | >0.99 |
| ≥20 mm | 35/41 (85.4) | 24/29 (82.8) | 11/12 (91.7) | 0.65 |
| <20 mm | 14/20 (70.0) | 9/15 (60) | 5/5 (100) | 0.26 |
| Overall | 49/61 (80.3) | 33/44 (75.0) | 16/17 (94.1) | 0.15 |
n, number of sessions; C group, conventional needle group; F group, Franseen needle group.