| Theme | Progress in Endoscopic Ultrasonography for Biliopancreatic Diseases | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Instruments and Devices for Endoscopic Ultrasonography and Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasonography | |
| Publish Date | 2017/07 | |
| Author | Shomei Ryozawa | Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center |
| Author | Yuki Tanisaka | Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center |
| Author | Tsutomu Kobatake | Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center |
| Author | Maiko Harada | Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center |
| Author | Masanori Kobayashi | Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center |
| [ Summary ] | Currently endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment in the pancreatobiliary field. EUS‒guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) has been established as a safe procedure. EUS is used in the management of pancreatic fluid collection, biliary and pancreatic duct drainage, and other conditions. Further device development would enable the expansion of its role and prompt its widespread use in clinical practice. | |