A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study Comparing EUS Sonopsy CY(R) and 22-gauge Biopsy Needles for Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Solid Pancreatic Mass Lesions

Acta Med Okayama. 2016 Oct;70(5):417-420. doi: 10.18926/AMO/54605.

Abstract

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is a standard procedure for precise histological diagnosis of pancreas tumors, but it is sometimes difficult to obtain adequate specimens. EUS Sonopsy CY® is a newly designed needle with original features. This randomized study will compare the tissue collection rate of EUS Sonopsy CY® to that of a conventional needle in EUS-FNA. The major eligibility criteria are as follows: Patients with a pancreatic mass referred for EUSFNA; age 20 years, and performance status<4. The primary outcome is the tissue collection rate. This study will elucidate the efficacy of EUS Sonopsy CY®.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle / instrumentation
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle / methods
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration / instrumentation*
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration / methods*
  • Humans
  • Needles
  • Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreas / pathology*
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Pancreatic Diseases / pathology*
  • Single-Blind Method