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Practice patterns of endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition of solid pancreatic masses: an international survey study

  • By

  • Samuel Tanner

  • Ricardo Marin

  • Somashekar G. Krishna

  • Alberto Espino

  • Naveen Arya

  • Yen-I Chen

  • Vinay Dhir

  • Antonio Facciorusso

  • Nauzer Forbes

  • Anand V. Sahai

  • Anthony Teoh

  • Sachin Wani

  • C. Mel Wilcox

  • Veeral M. Oza

  • Truptesh Kothari

  • Sergio A. Sánchez-Luna

  • Jorge D. Machicado

  • July 14, 2026

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Objective:

To assess contemporary practices of endosonographers performing EUS-TA for solid pancreatic masses and evaluate the influence of geographic location, experience, and procedural volume on these practices.

Approach:
  • Study Design: An international survey study conducted between September and November 2024, approved by the University of Michigan Institutional Review Board (HUM00260673).
Key Findings:
  • Professional societies have issued updated guidelines favoring FNB with end-cutting tip needles over FNA.
  • Routine rapid on-site evaluation is not required with FNB needles.
  • Significant variability exists in practices regarding macroscopic on-site evaluation, needle movement, and needle size.
Interpretation:

The survey aims to fill gaps in understanding real-world EUS-TA practices and guideline adherence among endosonographers.

Limitations:
  • Previous studies were limited by small sample sizes and narrow focus.
  • The survey may not capture all aspects of EUS-TA practices due to its design.
Conclusion:

The survey seeks to provide insights into current EUS-TA practices and highlight areas for improvement in guideline adoption.

Original Source(s)

Practice patterns of endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition of solid pancreatic masses: an international survey study

  • by Samuel Tanner, Ricardo Marin, Somashekar G. Krishna, Alberto Espino, Naveen Arya, Yen-I Chen, Vinay Dhir, Antonio Facciorusso, Nauzer Forbes, Anand V. Sahai, Anthony Teoh, Sachin Wani, C. Mel Wilcox, Veeral M. Oza, Truptesh Kothari, Sergio A. Sánchez-Luna, Jorge D. Machicado

  • July 14, 2026

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