Diagnostics

Feasibility of EUS examined in evaluating pancreatobiliary disorders in children

Published in Cancer Weekly, October 4th, 2005

Scientists examined the feasibility of using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to evaluate pancreatobiliary (PB) disorders in children.

According to recent research published in the journal Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, "While the role of EUS in the evaluation of PB disorders in adults is well established, its utility, in children remains unproven. This prospective study evaluates the feasibility, the safety, and the impact of EUS in the evaluation of PB disorders in children."

"All children (<18 years) referred for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for evaluation of suspected PB disorders underwent EUS before scheduled ERCP....

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-10-04)

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