| Theme |
Abdominal Ultrasonography up-to-date |
| Title |
Endosonography for Pancreaticobiliary Pathology |
| Author |
Hiroo Imazu |
Department of Endoscopy, Jikei University School of Medicine |
| Author |
Hisao Tajiri |
Department of Endoscopy, Jikei University School of Medicine / Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jikei University School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] |
We review the utility of EUS for the diagnosis and staging of pancreatic cancer. The accuracy of EUS in terms of detecting pancreatic tumors is superior to other imaging techniques. In addition, the accuracy of EUS for locoregional staging of pancreatic cancer is superior or equivalent to other imaging modalities. However, EUS/EUS-FNA of the pancreas can be technically challenging in patients with chronic pancreatitis. Recent development of contrast-enhanced harmonic EUS may help overcome the limitations of EUS or EUS-FNA. |