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Results of EUS-FNB using a novel 22-G Franseen biopsy needle according to the cutoff length
| Positive (n) | Negative (n) | Sensitivity (%) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutoff length: 4 mm | ||||
| Per pass analysis | ||||
| SVWC ≥4 mm | 77 | 1 | 98.7 | <0.001 |
| SVWC <4 mm | 7 | 5 | 58.3 | |
| Cutoff length: 3.5 mm | ||||
| Per pass analysis | ||||
| SVWC ≥3.5 mm | 77 | 1 | 98.7 | <0.001 |
| SVWC <3.5 mm | 7 | 5 | 58.3 | |
EUS-FNB: EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy; SVWC: Stereomicroscopic visible white core
