Thin vs. thick needle: which is better for liver biopsy?
NCT ID NCT06643520
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two different needle sizes used to take liver tissue samples during an endoscopy procedure. The goal was to see which needle gives better samples for diagnosing liver disease. 82 patients with unexplained high liver enzymes took part, and each had samples taken with both needles during the same procedure.
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Duzce University
Düzce, Düzce, 81620, Turkey (Türkiye)
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