EFSUMB Guidelines on Interventional Ultrasound (INVUS), Part V

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Interventional Radiology
• Medical Guidelines

Background:

• The European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) provides guidelines for medical professionals.
• Interventional Ultrasound (INVUS) is an evolving field with various therapeutic applications.
• Evidence-based guidelines are crucial for standardizing and advancing medical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess and summarize the current evidence for all categories of endoscopic ultrasound-guided treatments.
• To provide major recommendations for clinical practice based on extensive evidence analysis.
• To update the EFSUMB Guidelines on Interventional Ultrasound (INVUS).

Main Methods:

• Systematic review and analysis of existing evidence on endoscopic ultrasound-guided treatments.
• Categorization of treatments including celiac plexus neurolysis/block, vascular interventions, and drainage procedures.
• Summarization of findings into actionable recommendations for clinical practice.

Main Results:

• Comprehensive analysis of evidence for celiac plexus neurolysis and block.
• Evaluation of evidence for vascular interventions guided by endoscopic ultrasound.
• Summary of evidence for drainage of fluid collections, and biliary and pancreatic ducts.
• Assessment of experimental tumor ablation techniques using endoscopic ultrasound.

Conclusions:

• The fifth section of the EFSUMB INVUS Guidelines provides a thorough evidence assessment.
• Recommendations are established for celiac plexus neurolysis/block, vascular interventions, and drainage procedures.
• The guidelines offer essential information for clinicians performing interventional ultrasound procedures.