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Pancreas Divisum, Biliary Cysts, and Other Congenital Anomalies

Anomalies of the biliary and pancreatic ducts are commonly encountered during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and are important to both surgeons and gastroenterologists. This chapter reviews the diagnosis, clinical relevance, and therapy of these variants. Ampullary Anomalies Ectopic Major Papilla…

ERCP

December 28, 2023

Indications, preparation, and adverse effects

Key points The primary indications for diagnostic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) are cancer diagnosis and staging; assessment (usually combined with EUS fine-needle aspiration [FNA]) of lymph nodes; and evaluation for pancreatic disease, bile duct pathology, and subepithelial lesions of the gastrointestinal…

Endoscopic Ultrasound and Fine-Needle Aspiration for Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders

Introduction Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a powerful technique that is integral to the management of many patients with biliary and pancreatic disease. EUS provides detailed images of the extrahepatic biliary tree and pancreas with very little risk to the patient,…