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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2025

Surface area outcomes in EUS-guided liver biopsy: a comparative study of Franseen and Fork-tip needles.

Kotaro Matsumoto, Shinpei Doi, Takako Adachi, Ayako Watanabe, Nobuhiro Katsukura, Takayuki Tsujikawa, Tatsuya Aso, Mikiko Takahashi, Kentaro Kikuchi

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Article in BMC gastroenterology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Endo-Hepatology: Paradigm Shift in Endosonographic Diagnosis for Liver Disease to Digestive Endoscopy.Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society · 2026
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Kotaro MatsumotoDepartment of Gastroenterology, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan.
Shinpei DoiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan. sinpesan@gmail.com.
Takako AdachiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan.
Ayako WatanabeDepartment of Gastroenterology, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan.
Nobuhiro KatsukuraDepartment of Gastroenterology, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan.
Takayuki TsujikawaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan.
Tatsuya AsoDepartment of Clinical Pathology, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan.
Mikiko TakahashiDepartment of Clinical Pathology, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan.
Kentaro KikuchiFourth Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe practice of endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy (EUS-LB) is becoming more common due to its proven safety and effectiveness. For accurate diagnosis, it is vital to secure ample tissue specimens. However, gauging the volume of tissue specimens accurately poses a challenge with existing methods. Additionally, determining the most suitable fine-needle biopsy (FNB) needle requires further study. Our aim was to contrast the tissue surface areas obtained using Franseen and Fork-tip needles and to identify factors affecting tissue volume.

methodsThis retrospective study analyzed liver tissue samples collected through EUS-LB using 19-gauge Franseen and Fork-tip needles from patients suffering from diffuse liver diseases, conducted in our hospital from April 2019 to April 2022. We primarily focused on measuring hepatic tissue surface area and portal tract count, alongside examining patient-related factors that could influence tissue surface area.

resultsThe study involved 20 cases for each type of needle. The comparison revealed no significant disparities in the total liver tissue surface area (22.0 mm

conclusionThe capabilities of both needles in acquiring liver tissue were comparably effective. The volume of tissue was affected by the severity of fibrosis and the occurrence of MASLD.

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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle AspirationLiverLiver DiseasesNeedlesAdultAgedEquipment DesignFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesDiffuse liver diseaseEndoscopic ultrasonographyFine-needle biopsyLiver biopsyTissue surface area

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PMCPMC12077030

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