Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections (with Video)

Abstract

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is often used to guide drainage of pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs). EUS enhances the diagnosis of cystic pancreatic lesions and enables real-time image-guided control of PFC drainage. EUS may facilitate the endoscopic treatment of patients with pancreatic necrosis and patients with disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome. © 2012 Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.