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Comparison of Procedure-related Performances of the Fork-tip and Franseen needles.
| Fork-Tip Needle (n = 23) | Franseen Needle (n = 34) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of needle passes | 2.5 (1–7) | 3 (1–5) | 0.86 |
| Technical success (puncture success) | 100% (23/23) | 100% (34/34) | - |
| Adverse event | 0% (0/23) | 2.9% (1/34) | 1.0 |
| Adequate sampling acquisition rate | 96% (22/23) | 74% (25/34) | 0.038 |
