47
Participants
Start Date
October 31, 2007
Primary Completion Date
November 30, 2015
Study Completion Date
November 30, 2015
Single needle
Patients will be sampled for a total of 6 consecutive FNA passes with a single EUS-FNA needle (only replaced if the needle has a reduced performance). After completing the 6th pass the endoscopist will be informed by the onsite cytopathologist about the preliminary cytological diagnosis.
Multiple needle
Patients will be sampled for a total of 6 consecutive FNA passes, replacing the needle after every 2 passes. After completing the 6th pass the endoscopist will be informed by the onsite cytopathologist about the preliminary cytological diagnosis.
University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago
Cook Group Incorporated
INDUSTRY
University of Chicago
OTHER