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2015| October-December | Volume 4 | Issue 4
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES
The diagnostic value of EUS in pancreatic cystic neoplasms compared with CT and MRI
Xuejia Lu, Shu Zhang, Chao Ma, Chunyan Peng, Ying Lv, Xiaoping Zou
October-December 2015, 4(4):324-329
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:10.4103/2303-9027.170425
PMID
:26643701
Background and Objectives:
Pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) are being increasingly identified. Recent reports have described the utility of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the characterization of PCNs. This study presents the diagnostic value of EUS in PCNs.
Materials and Methods:
A total of 108 patients (78 women and 30 men; average age, 50 years) who were confirmed pathologically to have PCNs were analyzed retrospectively. We analyzed the clinical characteristics of 108 patients and compared the diagnostic performance of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and EUS with or without fine-needle aspiration (FNA).
Results:
EUS with or without FNA significantly increased the accuracy for diagnosing PCNs compared with CT (
P
= 0.002) and MRI (
P
= 0.006). According to the tumor size, the further analysis of these impacts was provided. EUS was superior to CT in the characterization of PCNs in small (< 3 cm) lesions (
P
= 0.003), similarly superior to MRI in large (>3 cm) lesions (
P
= 0.030). Furthermore, EUS is valuable for precisely characterizing internal structures, for example, septa (
P
= 0.004, compared with CT;
P
= 0.033, compared with MRI) and mural nodules (
P
= 0.028, compared with CT).
Conclusions:
In our study, EUS with or without FNA is the ideal tool for providing detailed imaging of PCNs and performed better than MRI and CT.
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The safety of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic cystic lesions
Won Jae Yoon, William R Brugge
October-December 2015, 4(4):289-292
DOI
:10.4103/2303-9027.170408
PMID
:26643695
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is widely used in the evaluation of various pancreatic diseases including pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs). EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) of PCLs provides cyst fluid, which is used for the differentiation of PCLs. EUS-FNA of PCLs is a safe procedure with a low complication rate. Contrary to the concerns expressed by some investigators, preoperative EUS-FNA of mucinous PCLs is unlikely to increase the frequency of postoperative peritoneal seeding.
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Needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy
Marc Giovannini
October-December 2015, 4(4):284-288
DOI
:10.4103/2303-9027.170405
PMID
:26643694
New applications of confocal laser endomicroscopy were developed as pCLE in the bile duct and nCLE for pancreatic cystic tumors, pancreatic masses and lymph nodes. The aim of this paper would be to give you an update in this new technology and to try to define its place in the diagnosis of cystic and solid pancreatic masses. The material used was a 19G EUS-needle in which the stylet was replaced by the Confocal mini-probe. The mini-probe (0.632 mm of diameter) is pre-loaded and screwed by a locking device in the EUS-Needle and guided endosonographically in the target. Regarding pancreatic cystic lesion, the presence of epithelial villous structures based on nCLE was associated with pancreatic cystic neoplasm (IPMN) (
P
= 0.004) and provided a sensitivity of 59%, specificity of 100%, positive predictive value of 100%, and negative predictive value of 50%. A superficial vascular network pattern visualized on nCLE was identified in serous cystadenomas. It corresponded on pathological specimen to a dense and subepithelial capillary vascularization. The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of this sign for the diagnosis of SCA were 87%, 69%, 100%, 100%, and 82%, respectively. In pancreatic adenocarcinomas, nCLE found vascular leakage with irregular vessels with leakage of fluorescein into the tumor, large dark clumps which correspond to humps of malignant cells. These criteria correlate with the histological structure of those tumors which are characterized by tumoral glands, surrounded by fibrosis in case of fibrous stroma tumor. Neuroendocrine tumors showed a dense network of small vessels on a dark background, which fits with the histological structure based on cord of cells surrounded by vessels and by fibrosis. nCLE is feasible during a EUS examination; these preliminary results are very encouraging and may be used in the future in case of inconclusive EUS-FNA.
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Role of endoscopic ultrasound for pancreatic cystic lesions: Past, present, and future!
Manoop S Bhutani
October-December 2015, 4(4):273-275
DOI
:10.4103/2303-9027.170400
PMID
:26643692
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Role of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology, viscosity, and carcinoembryonic antigen in pancreatic cyst fluid
Samer Alkaade, Elie Chahla, Michael Levy
October-December 2015, 4(4):299-303
DOI
:10.4103/2303-9027.170417
PMID
:26643697
Due to the advances and increased utility of abdominal cross-sectional imaging, the diagnosis of pancreatic cysts continues to increase. Many endosonographers, pancreatologists, and surgeons consider endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to be an essential tool in the management of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs). EUS can help distinguish between mucinous and nonmucinous lesions and may identify the specific cyst type. EUS achieves these goals by delineating the cyst morphology, identifying high risk stigmata and worrisome features, and through image-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and cyst fluid analysis. However, recent consensus statements have called to question the utility and diminished the role of EUS in this setting. The aim of this review is to assess the role and advances of EUS-FNA in pancreatic cyst fluid analysis, specifically in terms of fluid cytology, viscosity, and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) analysis.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Performance of the forward-view echoendoscope for pancreaticobiliary examination in patients with status post-upper gastrointestinal surgery
Pietro Fusaroli, Marta Serrani, Andrea Lisotti, Maria Cristina D'Ercole, Liza Ceroni, Giancarlo Caletti
October-December 2015, 4(4):336-341
DOI
:10.4103/2303-9027.170427
PMID
:26643703
Background and Objectives:
Failures of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) imaging of the head of the pancreas (HOP) and the common bile duct (CBD) have been reported in up to 50% of patients with status postsurgery (e.g., Billroth II and Roux-en-Y). This is attributable to inability to intubate the afferent limb or the duodenum. Recently, a forward-view (FV) echoendoscope has become available. The frontal endoscopic and ultrasound field of view theoretically allow easier manipulation throughout the gastrointestinal tract compared to the traditional echoendoscopes. The aim of our study was to evaluate the safety and performance of the FV echoendoscope for the investigation of the biliary tree and the pancreas, including fine-needle aspiration (FNA), in patients with surgically altered upper gastrointestinal anatomy.
Patients and Methods:
This was a retrospective evaluation of a prospectively maintained database. All EUS procedures were performed at our institution by one experienced endosonographer from March to September 2009 under conscious sedation. The FV echoendoscope was used for all procedures.
Results:
Twenty-five (25) out of 37 presented status post-Billroth II and 12 out of 37 with status post-Roux-en-Y surgery. Overall, HOP and CBD were adequately visualized in 28 out of 37 (75.7%). All the failures occurred in the Roux-en-Y patients. EUS-FNA was successfully performed in 16 patients. No adverse events were observed.
Conclusions:
The FV echoendoscope proved to be safe and effective in reaching the periampullary area in patients with previous Billroth II, allowing complete exploration of the HOP and the CBD and performance of EUS-FNA. However, FV EUS was unsuccessful in the majority of patients with Roux-en-Y, which still remains a challenging condition.
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Morphological differentiation and follow-up of pancreatic cystic neoplasms using endoscopic ultrasound
Susumu Hijioka, Kazuo Hara, Nobumasa Mizuno, Hiroshi Imaoka, Vikram Bhatia, Kenji Yamao
October-December 2015, 4(4):312-318
DOI
:10.4103/2303-9027.170423
PMID
:26643699
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a key modality for the evaluation of suspected pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs), as the entire pancreatic gland can be demonstrated with high spatial resolution from the stomach and duodenum. Detailed information can be acquired about the internal contents of the cyst(s) [septum, capsule, mural nodules (MNs)], its relation with the main pancreatic duct (MPD), and any parenchymal changes in the underlying gland. PCNs comprise true cysts and pseudocysts. True cysts can be neoplastic or nonneoplastic. Here, we describe serous cystic neoplasm (SCN), mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN), and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) as prototype neoplastic cysts, along with nonneoplastic lymphoepithelial cysts (LECs).
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of the pancreas: An experimental study with pathological correlation
Bogdan Silviu Ungureanu, Daniel Pirici, Claudiu Mărgăritescu, Săndulescu Larisa, Simona Fronie, Ştefan Pătraşcu, Valeriu Şurlin, Adrian Săftoiu
October-December 2015, 4(4):330-335
DOI
:10.4103/2303-9027.170426
PMID
:26643702
Background:
The treatment of pancreatic cancer represents a major objective in clinical research, as it still remains the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women, with approximately 6% of all cancer-related deaths.
Materials and Methods:
We studied the assessment of an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) probe through a 19G needle in order to achieve a desirable necrosis area in the pancreas. Radiofrequency ablation of the head of the pancreas was performed on 10 Yorkshire pigs with a weight between 25 kg and 35 kg and a length of 40-70 cm. Using an EUS-guided RFA experimental probe, we ablated an area of 2-3 cm width. The biological samples were harvested after 3 days and 5 days and necropsy was performed 1 week after the procedure.
Results:
All pigs showed no significant change regarding their behavior and no signs of complication was encountered. Blood analysis revealed increased values of amylase, alkaline phosphatase, and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase on the 3rd day but a decrease on the 5th day. After necropsy and isolation of the pancreas, the ablated area was easily found, describing a solid necrosis. The pathological examination revealed a coagulative necrosis area with minimal invasion and inflammatory tissue at about 2 cm surrounding the lesion.
Conclusion:
EUS-RFA is a feasible technique and might represent a promising therapy for the future treatment of pancreatic cancer. However, further studies are necessary to investigate EUS-guided RFA as an option for palliation in pancreatic cancer until it can be successfully used in human patients.
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided ablation therapy for pancreatic cysts
Min-Keun Cho, Jun-Ho Choi, Dong-Wan Seo
October-December 2015, 4(4):293-298
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:10.4103/2303-9027.170414
PMID
:26643696
Pancreatic cysts are being encountered frequently because of rapid advances in radiologic technology and an increased cross-sectional imaging demand. Management of pancreatic cystic tumors is challenging because most of them are asymptomatic; they are potentially malignant, and surgery has substantial morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic cystic tumors is accepted as a minimally invasive technique, which also enables injection of ablative agents into cysts under EUS guidance. In this review, the basic procedural steps and technical considerations of cyst ablation and their clinical issues including safety, feasibility, and therapeutic outcome will be summarized.
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts
Adrian Saftoiu, Andreas Vilmann, Peter Vilmann
October-December 2015, 4(4):319-323
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:10.4103/2303-9027.170424
PMID
:26643700
Pancreatic pseudocysts are fluid collections in the peripancreatic tissues associated with acute or chronic pancreatitis. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage has become an established indication, having better results as compared to percutaneous drainage, nonguided endoscopic drainage, or surgical drainage. The aim of this review is to assess critically the current literature concerning EUS-guided pseudocyst drainage and to review the place of the procedure in the clinical decision management algorithms of these patients.
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IMAGES IN EUS
Gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor mimicking cystic tumor of the pancreas: Diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasound-fine-needle aspiration
Surinder S Rana, Vishal Sharma, Ravi Sharma, Deepak Gunjan, Lovneet Dhalaria, Rajesh Gupta, Deepak K Bhasin
October-December 2015, 4(4):351-352
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:10.4103/2303-9027.170452
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:26643707
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New developments in endoscopic ultrasound-guided therapies
Manoop S Bhutani, Ayush Arora
October-December 2015, 4(4):304-311
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:10.4103/2303-9027.170419
PMID
:26643698
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has opened new horizons in minimally invasive therapies for diverse gastrointestinal pathologies. Digestive Disease Weak 2015 held in Washington, DC., USA featured exciting research articles on EUS-guided therapeutic procedures. EUS-guided biliary drainage has been attempted and described for many years. There seems to be a lot of interest among various international groups to compare this technique with other alternatives in terms of efficacy and safety. Similarly, EUS-guided pancreatic drainage of cysts and fluid collections continues to evolve with new stents and devices being developed specifically for deployment under endosonographic guidance. EUS-guided ablation of cystic pancreatic tumors is innovative but not always effective. Combining alcohol ablation with injecting chemotherapeutic agents may improve long-term results regarding efficacy. Similarly, for solid pancreatic tumors there appears to be ongoing interest and continuing efforts in injecting different chemotherapeutic or ablative agents, delivering fiducials for radiation guidance and even attempting ablation with radiofrequency. Gastric variceal treatment and EUS-guided anastomoses also continue to be investigated. This review article is focused on the recent developments in EUS-guided therapies presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2015.
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Dysphagia due to tubercular mediastinal lymphadenitis diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasound fine-needle aspiration
Malay Sharma, Adnan Rafiq, Vijendra Kirnake
October-December 2015, 4(4):348-350
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:10.4103/2303-9027.170447
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:26643706
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LETTER TO EDITOR
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosed by EUS-guided tissue acquisition
Dai Mohri, Yousuke Nakai, Hiroyuki Isayama, Kazuhiko Koike
October-December 2015, 4(4):353-354
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:10.4103/2303-9027.170453
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:26643708
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Role of emerging molecular markers in pancreatic cyst fluid
Mohammad Al-Haddad
October-December 2015, 4(4):276-283
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:10.4103/2303-9027.170402
PMID
:26643693
Cystic lesions of the pancreas (CLPs) are increasingly diagnosed due to the growing utilization of cross-sectional imaging modalities. The differentiation between true cysts (epithelial tumors) and nonepithelial lesions (such as pseudocysts) relies on clinical and imaging characteristics, but more reliably obtained by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) fine-needle aspiration. Due to their malignant potential, some of the true pancreatic cysts require further assessment and periodic follow-up. Therefore, it is important to establish a solid diagnosis at the time of detection of the various types of pancreatic cysts. Due to the limitations of cytology and biochemical markers in accurately classifying cyst pathology, the search for specific molecular markers associated with each type of cyst is ongoing. In this chapter, we will review some of the emerging molecular markers in pancreatic cystic fluid and their potential impact on endosonography and pancreatic cyst management.
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CASE REPORT
Echoendoscopic ethanol ablation of tumor combined to celiac plexus neurolysis improved pain control in a patient with pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Antonio Facciorusso, Marianna Di Maso, Michele Barone, Nicola Muscatiello
October-December 2015, 4(4):342-344
PMID
:26643704
A 75-year-old man suffering from opioid-refractory due to an advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma was treated with endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided celiac plexus neurolysis (CPN) combined to EUS-guided tumor ablation. No major complications were recorded during the procedure. In the days following the procedure, mild diarrhea and fever were the only minor complications experienced by the patient. Complete tumor devascularization was assessed by means of computed tomography (CT) 48 h after the procedure. The patient remained pain-free without need of opioid, and was treated only with paracetamol for 20 weeks. Our results were optimal in terms of pain relief and immediate tumor response (assessed by means of CT and tumor marker levels). The present case demonstrates that the combined approach (EUS-guided ethanol ablation and CPN) may be a valuable option in patients with pancreatic cancer. Randomized-controlled trials are needed to confirm this result.
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SVC syndrome managed immediately after on site diagnosis of EUS-guided sampling for metastatic small-cell carcinoma of the pancreas presenting as acute pancreatitis
Hee Jae Jung, Jong Ho Moon, Yun Nah Lee, Hee Kyung Kim, Hyun Jong Choi, Moon Han Choi, Tae Hoon Lee, Sang-Woo Cha
October-December 2015, 4(4):345-347
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:10.4103/2303-9027.170433
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:26643705
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