MOSE to Improve the Diagnostic Accuracy During EUS-guided FNA Using a 19-gauge Needle for Solid Lesions

Macroscopic On-site Quality Evaluation of Biopsy Specimens to Improve the Diagnostic Accuracy During EUS-guided FNA Using a 19-gauge Needle for Solid Lesions: a Multicenter Prospective Randomized Controlled Study

The technique of macroscopic on-site evaluation (MOSE) has recently been advocated for estimating the adequacy of a core specimen for histological diagnosis during EUS-FNA using a 19-gauge needle. How it compares to the conventional technique of tissue acquisition during EUS-FNA is uncertain.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the quantity and quality of tissue, and the diagnostic ability of MOSE when compared with the conventional combined histologic-cytologic analysis.

To evaluate the quantity and quality of tissue, and the diagnostic ability of MOSE when compared with the conventional combined histologic-cytologic analysis in a randomized controlled study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Consecutive patients (aged between 18 and 80 years) referred for EUS-guided tissue acquisition for intestinal or extra-intestinal solid lesions more than 2cm in the largest diameter would be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with coagulopathy, altered anatomy, contraindications for conscious sedation, pregnancy and those who cannot provide informed consent would be excluded.