A Multicenter comparative trial of a novel EUS-guided core biopsy needle (SharkCore^™) with the 22-gauge needle in patients with solid pancreatic mass lesions

Abstract

The EUS SC biopsy needle is safe and technically feasible for EUS-FNA of solid pancreatic mass lesions. Preliminary results suggest that the SC needle has a diagnostic yield similar to the standard EUS needle and significantly reduces the number of needle passes required to obtain a tissue diagnosis.