Endoscopic ultrasound in pancreatic cancer: innovative applications beyond the basics.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2016
Abstract
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has become a mainstay in assisting in the diagnosis and staging of pancreatic cancer. In addition, EUS provides a modality to treat chronic pain through celiac plexus neurolysis. Currently, there is growing data and utilization of EUS in more diverse and innovative applications aimed at providing more sophisticated diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic options for patients with pancreatic cancer. EUS delivery of chemotherapy, viral and biological vectors and fiducial markers may eventually revolutionize the way clinicians approach the care of a patient with pancreatic cancer.
Volume
7
Issue
6
First Page
1019
Last Page
1029
ISSN
2078-6891
Published In/Presented At
Yoo, J., Kistler, C. A., Yan, L., Dargan, A., & Siddiqui, A. A. (2016). Endoscopic ultrasound in pancreatic cancer: innovative applications beyond the basics. Journal of gastrointestinal oncology, 7(6), 1019–1029. https://doi.org/10.21037/jgo.2016.08.07
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
28078128
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article