Fig. 2From: Comparison of 22G standard and Franseen needles in endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration for diagnosing pancreatic mass lesions: Study protocol for a controlled trialStandard protocol items (SPIRIT): schedule for data collection. 1Blood tests to be performed include blood counts, total bilirubin, albumin, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, γ-glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and C-reactive protein. 2Electrocardiography and thoraco-abdominal radiography will be performed for safety evaluation during the pre-treatment observation period. 3Adverse events monitored will include all unfavorable events, including adverse reactions not related to the EUS-FNA procedure. EUS-FNA endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirationBack to article page