title: Endoscopic ultrasound and pancreatic cystic lesions-diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
abstract: Pancreatic cystic lesions are being detected with an increasing frequency. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) provides both diagnostic and therapeutic means for pancreatic cystic lesions. Detailed imaging and EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration provide additional information on pancreatic cystic lesions. EUS-guided pseudocyst drainage has advantages over conventional drainage modalities. EUS-guided cyst ablation is a promising therapeutic modality.
authors.affiliation: Gastrointestinal Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Won Jae
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Yoon
authors.affiliation: Harvard Medical School; Gastrointestinal Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: William R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Brugge
keywords: endosonography; pancreatic cyst