Endoscopic ultrasound-fine needle biopsies of pancreatic lesions: Prospective study of histology quality using Franseen needle
22G Franseen needle was used in the endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition (EUS-TA) trial. High-quality histology, rated with Payne score 3, was obtained in 37/40 cases (92.5%) after two needle passes. diagnostic accuracy for the correct diagnosis was 85% (34/40) Only one adverse event was occurred, consisting of self-limiting bleeding in the puncture site.
