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Ultrasonography of the pancreas. 6. Endoscopic imaging

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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.

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Chaya, C.T., Bhutani, M.S. Ultrasonography of the pancreas. 6. Endoscopic imaging. Abdom Imaging 32, 191–199 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-006-9012-4

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