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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2013; 5(4): 141-147
Published online Apr 16, 2013. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i4.141
Table 2 Potential applications of therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound for pancreatic cancer
Ref.Year of publicationType of cancernMaterialsResultsComplications
Arcidiacono et al[32]2012Adeno-carcinoma22Cryotherm probeFeasible (72%), and safePain (3 pts); minor bleeding (1 pt)
Gan et al[34]2005Cystic tumors25Ethanol lavageComplete resolution (35%)No complications
Oh et al[36]2008Cystic tumors52Ethanol lavage + paclitaxelComplete resolution (62%)Mild pancreatitis and splenic vein obliteration (1 pt)
Chang et al[39]2000Adeno-carcinoma8Cytoimplant2 partial responses and 1 minor responseLow-grade fever (86%); GI toxicities (37%)
Hecht2012Adeno-carcinoma50TNFerade1 complete response; 3 partial responses; 12 stable diseasesPancreatitis and cholangitis (3 pts)
Hecht et al[42]2003Adeno-carcinoma21ONYX-015 + iv gemcitabinePartial response (2 pts)Sepsis (2 pts); duodenal perforation (2 pts)
Jin et al[50]2008Adeno-carcinoma22iodine 125-seedsSuccessful implantation in all pts; partial remission (13%); stable disease (45%)No complications