Association between macroscopically visible tissue samples and diagnostic accuracy of EUS-guided through-the-needle microforceps biopsy sampling of pancreatic cystic lesions

摘要

Background and Aims: EUS-guided through-the-needle biopsy (TTNB) sampling has been reported to improve diagnostic yield compared with cytology for the evaluation of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs). The number of macroscopically visible tissue samples needed to reach an adequate diagnosis is still unknown.