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Copyright ©2009 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2009; 15(11): 1353-1358
Published online Mar 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.1353
Table 2 Diagnostic Spyglass® indications
Diagnostic Spyglass® indicationsCases (n)
Abnormal imaging and elevated liver panel
Normal9
Malignancy9
Ductal ulcerations7
Lithiasis7
Extrinsic compression7
Benign polypoid lesions4
Total43
Biliary strictures
Diagnosis modified20/29
Diagnosis confirmed malignant10/23
Pre-operative diagnosis unknown17
Post-operative diagnosis malignant9
Post-operative diagnosis benign8