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Endoscopy 2009; 41(6): 509
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1214805
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Retrospective analysis of the utility of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in pancreatic masses, using a 22-gauge or 25-gauge needle system: a multicenter experience

T.  E.  Yusuf1 , S.  Ho2 , D.  A.  Pavey3 , H.  Michael4 , F.  G.  Gress1
  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
    SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • 2Division of Gastroenterology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
  • 3Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
  • 4Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA
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16 June 2009 (online)

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Retrospective analysis of the utility of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in pancreatic masses, using a 22-gauge or 25-gauge needle system: a multicenter experienceEndoscopy 2009; 41(05): 445-448
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1214643

Yusuf TE et al. Retrospective analysis of the utility of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in pancreatic masses, using a 22-gauge or 25-gauge needle system: a multicenter experience. Endoscopy 2009; 41: 445 – 448.

Abstract, results (p. 445)
The sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV of FNA were respectively 84 %, 100 %, 100 %, and 49 % for the 22-gauge needle compared with 92 %, 97 %, 98 %, and 89 %, respectively for the 25-gauge needle.
Should read: The sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV of FNA were respectively 84 %, 100 %, 100 %, and 73 % for the 22-gauge needle compared with 92 %, 97 %, 98 %, and 87 %, respectively for the 25-gauge needle.

Abstract, conclusions (p. 445)
The system is more sensitive and has a higher NPV than the standard 22-gauge needle.
Should read: The system is more sensitive and has a slightly higher NPV than the standard 22-gauge needle.

Fifth paragraph of discussion (p. 447)
Sampling with the 25-gauge needle provided a higher sensitivity and a higher NPV than the standard 22-gauge needle.
Should read: Sampling with the 25-gauge needle provided a slightly higher sensitivity and a higher NPV than the standard 22-gauge needle.

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