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EUS-FNA for pancreatic cyst lesion, today and tomorrow in the Kingdom of Thailand

Authors :
Pradermchai, Kongkam
Rungsun, Rerknimitr
Wiriyaporn, Ridtitid
Nonthalee, Pausawasdi
Thawatchai, Akaraviputh
Thawee, Ratanachu-ek
Pises, Pisespongsa
Bancha, Ovartlarnporn
Source :
Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society. 23
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Unlike endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) service, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) service in Thailand is at its elementary state. Currently, there are only 11 hospitals in Thailand carrying out EUS whereas there are more than 50 hospitals carrying out ERCP. This is a multicenter questionnaire survey that obtained information on EUS practice for pancreatic cysts. Of those 11 hospitals, only three hospitals provided enough number of patients with pancreatic cysts undergoing EUS. There were many differences in endosonographers opinions regarding specific information in the pancreatic cyst. In addition, the threshold to carry out and not to carry out fine needle aspiration are varies.

Details

ISSN :
14431661
Volume :
23
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society
Accession number :
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