Is there a difference between 19G core biopsy needle and 22G core biopsy needle in diagnosing the correct etiology? - A meta-analysis and systematic review

Figure 1 Flow chart showing search results and study selection. FNA: Fine needle aspiration; TNB: Trucut needle biopsy.

Figure 2 Forest plot showing sensitivity (A) and specificity (B) of 19G Procore needle.

Figure 3 Summary receiver operating characteristic curves for endoscopic ultrasonography 19G core biopsies to diagnose solid lesions. SROC: Summary receiver operating characteristic; AUC: Area under the curve.

Figure 4 Bias assessment plot for 19G (A) and 22G (B) Procore needle.