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Outcomes of EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy using a Franseen needle
| Pancreatic masses (n=38), n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Procedure | |
| Trainee | 34 (89.5) |
| Expert | 4 (10.5) |
| Technical success | 38 (100) |
| Puncture route | |
| Transgastric | 21 (55.3) |
| Transduodenal | 17 (44.7) |
| Number of punctures | |
| Mean±SD | 2.0±0.5 |
| Range | 1-3 |
| Needle dysfunction | 0 |
| Needle change | 0 |
| Diagnostic accuracy | 37 (97.4) |
| Adverse events | 0 |
SD: Standard deviation
