Final diagnosis, n (%) | Stylet slow-pull technique (n = 61) | Standard suction technique (n = 60) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma | 46(75.4) | 49(81.7) | 0.51 |
Neuroendocrine tumor | 7(11.5) | 4(6.7) | 0.53 |
Pancreatic metastasis | 2(3.3) | 2(3.3) | >0.99 |
Total cases of malignancy | 55(90.2) | 55 (91.7) | 0.90 |
Chronic inflammation/benign | 5(8.2) | 3 (5.0) | 0.72 |
Other | 1 (1.6) | 2(3.3) | 0.62 |