Requirement of a single high-risk feature as an indication for EUS for the diagnosis of asymptomatic pancreatic cysts

Volume: 16, Issue: 6, Pages: 1015 - 1019
Published: Nov 1, 2016
Abstract
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is widely used to evaluate pancreatic cysts. Recent American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) guideline limits EUS for evaluation of cysts with at-least two high-risk features (size ≥ 3 cm, dilated main pancreatic duct or presence of a solid component). We have investigated the impact of this guideline on sensitivity of EUS for pancreatic cancer and the reduction of EUS procedures for pancreas cysts.EUS...
Paper Details
Title
Requirement of a single high-risk feature as an indication for EUS for the diagnosis of asymptomatic pancreatic cysts
Published Date
Nov 1, 2016
Volume
16
Issue
6
Pages
1015 - 1019
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