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Review
. 2024 May 31;14(11):1156.
doi: 10.3390/diagnostics14111156.

Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Management

Hayley K Rogers  1 , Shawn L Shah  2
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Review

Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Management

Hayley K Rogers et al. Diagnostics (Basel). .

Abstract

The emergence of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has significantly impacted the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer and its associated sequelae. While the definitive role of EUS for pancreatic cancer remains incompletely characterized by currently available guidelines, EUS undoubtedly offers high diagnostic accuracy, the precise staging of pancreatic neoplasms, and the ability to perform therapeutic and palliative interventions. However, current challenges to EUS include limited specialized expertise and variability in operator proficiency. As the technology and techniques continue to evolve and become more refined, EUS is poised to play an increasingly integral role in shaping pancreatic cancer care.

Keywords: celiac plexus neurolysis; endoscopic ultrasound; endoscopic ultrasound-guided interventions; pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Figures

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Figure 1
Algorithm for evaluation and management of pancreatic adenocarcinoma adopted from the National Comprehensive Care Network (NCCN) and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) guidelines. CT—computed tomography: MRI—magnetic resonance imaging; EUS—endoscopic ultrasound; FNB—fine-needle biopsy; ERCP—endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; CPN—celiac plexus neurolysis.
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