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Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Biopsy of Subepithelial Tumors of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Using the 22-G-Procore Needle


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Subepithelial Tumors of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

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Trial Information

Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Biopsy of Subepithelial Tumors of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Using the 22-G-Procore Needle


Inclusion Criteria:



1. Patient age 18 years and older

2. All patients with subepithelial tumors of the upper GI tract (maximum size: 3 cm)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unable to obtain informed consent

2. ASA class 4 or 5

3. known pregnancy

4. contraindication endoscopy

5. contraindication for taking biopsies

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Diagnostic

Outcome Measure:

diagnostic yield

Outcome Description:

Number of patients with adequate tissue sample (which allows definitive diagnosis)

Outcome Time Frame:

6 months

Safety Issue:

No

Authority:

Germany: Ethics Commission

Study ID:

102012

NCT ID:

NCT01726010

Start Date:

September 2012

Completion Date:

October 2013

Related Keywords:

  • Subepithelial Tumors of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

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