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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2009; 15(11): 1353-1358
Published online Mar 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.1353
Published online Mar 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.1353
Diagnostic Spyglass® indications | Cases (n) |
Abnormal imaging and elevated liver panel | |
Normal | 9 |
Malignancy | 9 |
Ductal ulcerations | 7 |
Lithiasis | 7 |
Extrinsic compression | 7 |
Benign polypoid lesions | 4 |
Total | 43 |
Biliary strictures | |
Diagnosis modified | 20/29 |
Diagnosis confirmed malignant | 10/23 |
Pre-operative diagnosis unknown | 17 |
Post-operative diagnosis malignant | 9 |
Post-operative diagnosis benign | 8 |
- Citation: Fishman DS, Tarnasky PR, Patel SN, Raijman I. Management of pancreaticobiliary disease using a new intra-ductal endoscope: The Texas experience. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(11): 1353-1358
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i11/1353.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.1353