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World J Clin Oncol. May 10, 2011; 2(5): 203-216
Published online May 10, 2011. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v2.i5.203
Published online May 10, 2011. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v2.i5.203
Table 2 Sensitivity rates for detection of malignancy by endoscopic forceps biopsy of a biliary stricture
| Authors and year | Country | Panc cancer | Bile duct cancer | Specificity |
| Kubota et al[54], 1993 | Japan | 50% (2/4) | 89% (16/18) | 100% (5/5) |
| Ponchon et al[28], 1995 | France | 46% (6/13) | 44% (7/16) | 97% (35/36) |
| Sugiyama et al[29], 1996 | Japan | 71% (10/14) | 88% (15/17) | 100% (12/12) |
| Jailwala et al[33], 2000 | USA | 33% (15/46) | 30% (9/30) | 100% (10/10) |
| Tamada et al[59], 2002 | Japan | 50% (6/12) | 84% (21/25) | 100% (18/18) |
| Kitajima et al[36], 2007 | Japan | 60% (9/15) | 57% (12/21) | 100% (7/7) |
- Citation: Tamada K, Ushio J, Sugano K. Endoscopic diagnosis of extrahepatic bile duct carcinoma: Advances and current limitations. World J Clin Oncol 2011; 2(5): 203-216
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v2/i5/203.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v2.i5.203