Table 4.
Comparison of the diagnostic rate based on the shape (A) and size (B) of the puncture needles
| Tumor size | The shape of the puncture needles | The diagnostic rate | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | |||
| < 20 mm | EUS-FNB | 100% (13/13) | 0.025 |
| Franseen needle | |||
| Core-trap needle | |||
| EUS-FNA | 72.7% (8/11) | ||
| Lancet needle | |||
| ≥ 20 mm | EUS-FNB | 77.7% (14/18) | 0.606 |
| Franseen needle | |||
| Core-trap needle | |||
| EUS-FNA | 75.0% (15/20) | ||
| Lancet needle | |||
| (B) | |||
| < 20 mm | 19G + 20G | 90.9% (10/11) | 0.442 |
| 22G + 25G | 84.6% (11/13) | ||
| ≥ 20 mm | 19G + 20G | 83.3% (10/12) | 0.01 |
| 22G + 25G | 73.1% (19/26) |