Ultrasonography of the pancreas. 6. Endoscopic imaging

C. T. Chaya, M. S. Bhutani

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Abstract

EUS is a high-resolution technique for pancreatic imaging. EUS has applictions in detecting and staging pancreatic tumors, EUS guided FNA of the pancreas for tissue diagnosis, and evaluation of chronic pancreatitis as well as EUS guided therapy such as celiac plexus block. This is a review of EUS imaging (EUS) of the pancreas covering technical aspects, clinical indications, advantages, and pitfalls as well as emerging trends in the field.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)191-199
Number of pages9
JournalAbdominal Imaging
Volume32
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Endoscopic ultrasound pancreas
  • Pancreatic biopsy
  • Pancreatic tumors
  • Ultrasonography

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Gastroenterology
  • Urology

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