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Published on: February 10, 2023
Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided common bile duct stone removal
Everson La Artifon1, Decio S Couto, Silvia Goñi
1Everson LA Artifon, Decio S Couto Jr, Pancreatic and Biliary Unit, Ana Costa Hospital, São Paulo 11075-400, Brazil.
Endoscopic ultrasonography is a key tool for diagnosing and treating biliary and pancreatic diseases. This article details initial experiences applying this technique to challenging retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopic procedures
Background:
- Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is integral to modern endoscopy.
- EUS significantly impacts the management of biliary and pancreatic diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe initial experiences with endoscopic ultrasonography for retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
- To evaluate the feasibility of EUS in this challenging application.
Main Methods:
- Utilized endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS).
- Applied EUS technique to retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Main Results:
- Initial experiences with EUS for ERCP were documented.
- The application of EUS to ERCP presents significant challenges.
Conclusions:
- Endoscopic ultrasonography is a valuable tool in endoscopy.
- Further development is needed for EUS in retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
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