Research Article

Clinical Impact of EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy Using a Novel Franseen Needle for Histological Assessment of Pancreatic Diseases

Table 3

Needles used according to the study period.

PeriodP value
First halfSecond half
(N = 45 sessions in 44 patients)(N = 42 sessions in 39 patients)
(Oct 2016-June 2017)(July 2017-March 2018)

Franseen needle1932
Conventional FNA needle26100.001

FNA: fine needle aspiration.