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Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10503148 DOI: 10.1016/s0889-8553(05)70085-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gastroenterol Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-8553 Impact factor: 3.806