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Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Aug 16, 2020; 12(8): 212-219
Published online Aug 16, 2020. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v12.i8.212
Table 2 Indications for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration and endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy
Indication (n = 106)n (%)
Pancreatic mass33 (31.1)
Gastric mass19 (17.9)
Liver biopsy15 (14.2)
Pancreatic cyst14 (13.2)
Lymph node6 (5.7)
Biliary5 (4.7)
Extraluminal4 (3.8)
Pancreatitis4 (3.8)
Rectal2 (1.9)
Small bowel2 (1.9)
Mediastinal1 (0.9)
Esophageal1 (0.9)


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