Same‐session endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine needle aspiration and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography‐based tissue sampling in suspected malignant biliary obstruction: A multicenter experience

Abstract

Same-session EUS-FNA and ERCP combination was superior to EUS-FNA for both pancreatic masses and biliary lesions. Same-session EUS/ERCP combination can be considered a proper diagnostic method for suspected malignant biliary obstruction regardless of the origin of lesions. On the other hand, EUS-FNA alone was sufficient for diagnosis compared with EUS/ERCP combination in cases with large mass. Strategic diagnostic approach, according to clinical features of individual patient, is required.