Usefulness of endoscopic ultrasonography for differentiating between non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm and intrapancreatic accessory spleen [PDF]
In pancreatic hypervascular masses, it is often difficult to differentiate pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm (PanNEN) and intrapancreatic accessory spleen (IPAS) before surgery because of their similar features, such as a round shape and early ...
Yuichi Kano+9 more
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IMPACT OF DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN CHILDREN
Background: Endoscopic ultrasonography is used in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases in adults. In children, its use is limited due to a lack of available expertise.
Larissa Latrilha GARCIA+3 more
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Endoscopic Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Gastric Subepithelial Lesions [PDF]
Subepithelial lesions occasionally found in the stomach of patients undergoing endoscopy may be either benign lesions or tumors with malignant potential. They may also appear due to extrinsic compression.
Eun Jeong Gong, Do Hoon Kim
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Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration in the diagnosis of solid pancreatic lesions: a retrospective study. [PDF]
The negative predictive value of endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine needle aspiration for the diagnosis of solid pancreatic lesions remains low, and the biopsy specimens are sometimes inadequate for appropriate pathological diagnosis.To evaluate the ...
Xiaojia Hou+6 more
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Modern ultrasound imaging of pancreatic tumors [PDF]
In patients with solid pancreatic lesions (SPLs), the differential diagnosis must be evaluated to determine whether radical surgery, pancreatic parenchyma-saving strategies, or follow-up is indicated.
Christoph F. Dietrich, Christian Jenssen
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided portal vein coiling: troubleshooting interventional endoscopic ultrasonography [PDF]
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided hepaticogastrostomy (HGS) is widely performed not only as an alternative to transpapillary biliary drainage, but also as primary drainage for malignant biliary obstruction. For anatomical reasons, this technique carries
Shin Haba+7 more
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Past, Present, and Future of Gastrointestinal Stents: New Endoscopic Ultrasonography-Guided Metal Stents and Future Developments [PDF]
Innovations in stent technology and technological advances in endoscopic ultrasonography have led to rapid expansion of their use in the field of gastrointestinal diseases.
Hee Seung Lee, Moon Jae Chung
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Endoscopic Ultrasonography-Specific Stents
The evolution of the endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) technique has necessitated the development of EUS-specific accessories and stents. In the earlier period, EUS-guided interventions mostly relied on borrowed accessories and stents from therapeutic ...
Rahul Haresh Shah+2 more
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Endoscopic Ultrasound versus Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography in Patients with Suspected Common Bile Duct Stones. [PDF]
Patients with suspected common bile duct (CBD) stones are often diagnosed using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), an invasive procedure with risk of significant complications.
Davidson, BR+3 more
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Ultrasound-guided endoscopic endonasal resection of sellar and suprasellar craniopharyngiomas
IntroductionOptimal planning and minimally invasive surgical approach are essential to complete craniopharyngiomas (CP) resection with limited postoperative morbidity.
Guilherme Finger+5 more
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