Table 5:
Comparison of EUS-FNA of pancreatic masses with the 22-gauge and 25-gauge needles.
22G
25G
𝑃
Accuracy
75% (9/12)
91.7% (11/12)
N.S
Visibility of the needle
1.83
±
0.37
1.83
±
0.37
N.S
Ease of puncture
1.17
±
0.55
1.83
±
0.37
𝑃
<
.
0
0
1
Quantity of the specimens obtained
1.58
±
0.76
1.83
±
0.37
𝑃
<
.
0
5