Tumors of the papilla and distal common bile duct. Diagnosis and staging by endoscopic ultrasonography.
In this article, the capability of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the diagnosis and staging of carcinoma of the papilla of Vater and distal common bile duct is evaluated. Topics discussed include instruments and techniques, EUS diagnosis, preoperative staging by EUS, and diagnostic strategies.
Department of Gastroenterology, Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital, Japan.
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Mukai
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Nakajima
D014670:Ampulla of Vater / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003138:Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D014463:Ultrasonography