TY - JOUR
T1 - Endoscopic ultrasound in pancreatic diseases
T2 - Indications, limitations, and the future
AU - Bhutani, M. S.
PY - 1999
Y1 - 1999
N2 - Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is a significant advance in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic disease. This article reviews the application of endosonography for detection of pancreatic masses, staging of pancreatic cancer, detection of pancreatic endocrine tumors, management of cystic pancreatic lesion, diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis, and many other emerging indications. Indications and limitations of endosonography in pancreatic diseases are discussed. The exciting possibilities of EUS-guided intervention in pancreatic diseases and other futuristic indications are explored.
AB - Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is a significant advance in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic disease. This article reviews the application of endosonography for detection of pancreatic masses, staging of pancreatic cancer, detection of pancreatic endocrine tumors, management of cystic pancreatic lesion, diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis, and many other emerging indications. Indications and limitations of endosonography in pancreatic diseases are discussed. The exciting possibilities of EUS-guided intervention in pancreatic diseases and other futuristic indications are explored.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0889-8553(05)70085-6
DO - 10.1016/S0889-8553(05)70085-6
M3 - Article
C2 - 10503148
AN - SCOPUS:0032869787
SN - 0889-8553
VL - 28
SP - 747
EP - 770
JO - Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
JF - Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
IS - 3
ER -