Key points Recognition of different types of pancreatic fluid collections is crucial for appropriate management. EUS-guided drainage is the treatment of choice in the management of pancreatic pseudocysts, with clinical outcomes comparable to surgical cystogastrostomy. The management of walled-off necrosis…
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Key points Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is the most sensitive imaging modality for the diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, especially lesions less than 2 cm in size. EUS is also the most sensitive imaging modality for the detection of small pancreatic…
Pancreas Successful pancreatic imaging requires the ability to image the entire gland. In general, the body and tail of the pancreas are imaged through the posterior wall of the stomach, and, in most cases, the transgastric approach provides images of…
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Esophagus Obtaining high-quality images of the esophageal wall is one of the more difficult tasks that an endosonographer will encounter. One has to deal with the “catch 22” that pits adequate coupling of the ultrasound signal to the esophageal wall…