Trial Comparing 19 and 25-gauge EUS-FNA Needles

Multi-Center Randomized Trial Comparing 19 and 25-gauge Needles for Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA) of Solid Pancreatic Mass Lesions

This study compares the 19G and 25G needles for procuring tissue samples from the pancreas during Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) procedures.

The study compares the median number of passes to establish a definitive diagnosis using the 19G or 25G needles. Also, the ability of both needles to procure a histological core tissue is assessed.

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

(1) Patients with solid pancreatic mass lesions.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

1. Age < 19 years
2. Unable to safely undergo EUS for any reason
3. Coagulopathy (INR > 1.6, Prothrombin Time > 18secs, Thrombocytopenia < 80,000 cells/ml)
4. Unable to consent
5. Non-English speaking patients