Comparison of smear cytology and liquid-based cytology in EUS- guided fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic lesion ：experience from a large tertiary center

The studies comparing the diagnostic efficacy of liquid-based cytology (LBC) and smear cytology (SC) of pancreatic tissue sampling obtained via endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) are still insufficient. Results were controversial. We compared the diagnostic efficiency of LBC and SC of EUS-FNA of pancreatic lesions in one of the largest tertiary hospitals in China.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - November 14, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Wei Zhou, Li Gao, Shi-min Wang, Feng Li, Jun Li, Shi-yu Li, Peng Wang, Fang-zhou Jia, Jia-jia Xu, Chun-hua Zhou, Duo-wu Zou, Zhen-dong Jin, Kai-xuan Wang Source Type: research