ASGE Journal ScanEUS

Is Upfront EUS-Guided Biliary Drainage a Wise Option in Patients With Malignant Distal Biliary Obstruction?

Traditionally, malignant biliary obstruction is relieved by placing a transpapillary stent during endoscopic retrograde cholangioscopy (ERCP). Pancreatitis is a possible adverse event of ERCP. Additionally,

ASGE Journal ScanÖsophagus

Ultrasound Capsule Endoscopy Produces Images Comparable to EUS Images

The current standard method for diagnosing and staging esophageal subepithelial lesions and tumors is endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). This study focused on a newly developed medical

ASGE Journal ScanBauchspeicheldrüse (Pankreas)

Effectiveness of EUS Gallbladder Drainage as Primary Therapy for Malignant Biliary Obstruction

ERCP is generally the first-line approach for palliation of distal malignant biliary obstruction (DMBO), but interest in the use of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided transmural drainage

ASGE Journal ScanEUS

Relief of Gastric Outlet Obstruction: Is Endoscopy Treatment Better Than Surgery?

Malignant gastric outlet obstruction (mGOO) results in significant morbidity and decreased quality of life. Treatment options include surgical gastrojejunostomy (SGJ) and endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE).

ASGE Journal ScanMagen und Dünndarm

Can We Improve Quality in ERCP and EUS?

ERCP and EUS are essential in treating a variety of disease entities. Metrics exist to measure performance quality, but data are necessary to improve quality

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EUS-RFA Is Highly Effective in the Treatment of Sporadic Pancreatic Insulinomas With Fewer Adverse Events Compared to Surgery

Sporadic pancreatic insulinomas (PIs) are challenging lesions with low oncologic risk but a high symptom burden. Despite their low malignant risk, the debilitating symptoms of

ASGE Journal ScanEUS

Does EUS-Guided Gastroenterostomy Improve Quality of Life in Patients With Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction?

Malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) has a profound negative impact on quality of life (QoL). Options for palliation include surgical gastroenterostomy, enteral stent placement, and,

ASGE Journal ScanEUS

How Good Is Single-Incision Needle-Knife Biopsy in Diagnosing Gastrointestinal Subepithelial Tumors?

Tissue sampling of subepithelial lesions (SELs) is needed to determine the diagnosis, malignant potential, and management of these lesions. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration and/or

ASGE Journal ScanEUS

Is EUS-guided Ablation Feasible To Treat Nonfunctioning Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Smaller Than 2 cm?

Although small (<2 cm), nonfunctioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are typically followed, there are instances, such as patient anxiety, that prompt resection. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided ethanol

ASGE Journal ScanEUS

Prevention of Cholecystitis in Patients Undergoing ERCP for Malignant Distal Biliary Obstruction Involving the Cystic Duct: A Novel Technique

Cholecystitis following biliary drainage with a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) in patients with distal malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) and cystic duct orifice involvement is significant.

ASGE Journal ScanKolon

U.S. GI Endoscopy Volumes: Biggest Change Is Increases in Upper Endoscopic Ultrasound

This article uses data from multiple sources to estimate gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic health care expenditures, ambulatory visits, and hospitalizations, as well as endoscopic procedural

Literatur

Mein allerschlimmster Fall in der Endoskopie

Eine Patientin wurde zur weiteren Therapie, bzw. Abklärung einer schweren Pankreatitis zuverlegt. Die Genese blieb unklar, es wurde am ehesten eine biliäre Ursache vermutet. DIe

ASGE Journal ScanEUS

Pancreatic Cancer Screening: Who Should We Consider?

The incidence of pancreatic cancer continues to grow, and despite advances in oncologic treatment, the mortality rate continues to be high. The goal of screening

KlassifikationenLiteraturPankreatobiliäres System und Leber

Endosonographie-Kriterien chronische Pankreatitis

Im folgenden Artikel geben wir Ihnen einen Überblick für die gebräuchlichen Scores zur Diagnosestellung einer chronischen Pankreatitis mittels endoskopischem Ultraschall (EUS) und die Klassifikation des

Literatur

EUS-gesteuerte Gallengangdrainage statt konventionellem Stenting via ERCP?

Die endosonographische gesteuerte Punktion des Gallengangsystems mit anschließender Stenteinlage zur Therapie bei malignen Verschlussikterus hat sich mittlerweile zu einem „Renner“ der interventionellen Endoskopie entwickelt.

EndosonographieLehrvideos

A Case with an Abdominal Fluid Collection

This video demonstrates the case of a 42-year old male referred for EUS-guided drainage of a pancreatic fluid collection.

EndosonographieLehrvideos

Acute necrotic collection

This video demonstrates the features of an acute necrotic collection in the case of a 65-year old male with abdominal pain and fever.

EndosonographieLehrvideos

Cancer within a Pancreatic Fluid Collection

This video demonstrates EUS-guided drainage of a pancreatic fluid collection, and illustrates the importance of a careful EUS examination in all patients referred for PFC

EndosonographieLehrvideos

Challenges of EUS-FNA of an Uncinate Pancreatic Mass

This video demonstrates the challenges associated with EUS-guided FNA of a pancreatic uncinate mass.

EndosonographieLehrvideos

Duplication Cyst vs. Spindle Cell Tumor on EUS

This video demonstrates the differences between duplications cysts and spindle cell tumors.

EndosonographieLehrvideos

EUS Features of Disconnected Pancreatic Duct Syndrome

This video demonstrates the hallmarks of Disconnected Pancreatic Duct Syndrome.

EndosonographieLehrvideos

EUS-FNA of a Pancreatic Uncinate Mass using the Fanning Technique

This video demonstrates the EUS-FNA of a pancreatic uncinate mass using the Fanning Technique.

EndosonographieLehrvideos

EUS-Guided Celiac Plexus Neurolysis

This video demonstrates the technique of EUS-guided Celiac Plexus Neurolysis in a patient with unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

EndosonographieLehrvideos

EUS-Guided drainage of PFC using a Lumen-Apposing Metal Stent: Single-Gate Technique

This video demonstrates the single-gate technique of drainage of a pancreatic fluid collection using a lumen-apposing metal stent.

KlassifikationenLiteratur

Endosonographie-Kriterien chronische Pankreatitis

Im folgenden Artikel geben wir Ihnen einen Überblick für die gebräuchlichen Scores zur Diagnosestellung einer chronischen Pankreatitis mittels endoskopischem Ultraschall (EUS) und die Klassifikation des

ERCPEndoskopische TechnikenLehrvideos

Endoskopische Entlastung eines Gallenblasenempyems

Gezeigt wird die endosonographische Darstellung der prall gefüllten Gallenblase mit echoreichen Reflexen eines 71-jährigen Patienten aus dem Antrum. Bei dem Patienten lag ein inoperables Pankreaskopfkarzinom

EndosonographieLehrvideosOberer GI-Trakt

Distaler echoarmer submuköser Tumor im Ösophagus

Submuköse Läsionen im Ösophagus werden endoskopisch meist als Zufallbefund diagnostiziert und im Weiteren mittels Endosonographie abgeklärt. Thomas Rösch aus Hamburg zeigt in diesem Video den