title: The role of endoscopic ultrasonography in diagnosis, staging, and management of pancreatic disease states.
abstract: The role of endoscopic ultrasound in evaluation of pancreatic diseases is evolving. This article reviews the advantages and limitations of endoscopic ultrasound when compared with other available imaging technologies in the evaluation of chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, and cystic lesions of the pancreas. New therapeutic procedures using endoscopic ultrasound in the treatment of pancreatic disease are discussed, in addition to potential future applications.
authors.affiliation: Developmental Endoscopy Unit, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, 200 First Street, SW, Mayo Clinic, Eisenberg 8A, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vazquez Sequeiros
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Wiersema
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D002447:Celiac Plexus; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007340:Insulinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009407:Nerve Block; D059408:Pain Management; D010179:Pancreas / Q000473:pathology; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011379:Prognosis; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods