Su1032 IMPROVED SURVIVAL IN EUS GUIDED FNA COMPARED TO PERCUTANEOUS ASPIRATION IN PANCREATIC CANCER: A PROPENSITY SCORE ANALYSIS

Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is recognized as an effective and safe means of obtaining tissue to diagnosis pancreatic cancer. Previous studies have shown no mortality difference in patients undergoing EUS-FNA despite the initial concern that its use would lead to increased tumor dissemination. However, studies have not assessed if this held true when compared to percutaneous aspiration, as both methods could lead to tumor seeding along the needle track. We aimed to investigate if EUS-FNA conferred any mortality benefit compared to percutaneous aspiration.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Poster abstracts Source Type: research