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Interventional endoscopic ultrasonography: present and future.
Kwang Hyuck Lee1, Jong Kyun Lee
1Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Clinical Endoscopy
|June 29, 2012
Summary
Technical advances in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) enable interventions in the pancreas and biliary tract. Further trials will advance therapeutic EUS applications.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Interventional Endoscopy
Background:
- Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) has seen significant technical advancements.
- New accessories facilitate EUS-guided interventions within the pancreas and biliary tract.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current and emerging EUS-guided interventional techniques.
- To highlight the potential of therapeutic EUS in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of current clinical applications and ongoing investigations in EUS-guided interventions.
- Includes procedures like drainage, neurolysis, anastomosis, ablation, injection, photodynamic therapy, and brachytherapy.
Main Results:
- EUS-guided interventions are being performed and investigated for various pancreatic and biliary conditions.
- Current applications include drainage, neurolysis, and therapies for pancreatic neoplasms.
- Emerging techniques involve anastomosis, ablation, photodynamic therapy, and brachytherapy.
Conclusions:
- Therapeutic EUS holds significant promise for treating pancreatic and biliary diseases.
- Further randomized controlled trials and material development are crucial for advancing the field.
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