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Copyright ©The Author(s) 2016.
World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jan 25, 2016; 8(2): 104-112
Published online Jan 25, 2016. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i2.104
Table 4 Case series on endoscopic ultrasound-guided interventions in gastrointestinal oncology
Ref.DiseasesTherapeutic interventionsClinical response rateComplications
Pai et al[70] (n = 8)Pancreatic cyst (n = 6) Pancreatic NET (n = 2)RFA100% Complete, 20%20% (pain)
Park do et al[71] (n = 11)Pancreatic NET (n = 11)Alcohol injection volume: 0.5 mL to 7.0 mL Mass size: 9 mm to 19 mm61.50% Single session, 53.3%36.30% (pancreatitis, pain)
DeWitt et al[72] (n = 22)Pancreatic cyst (n = 22)Alcohol + Paclitaxel Cyst size: 15 mm to 43 mmComplete, 50% No response, 25%13% (pancreatitis, peritonitis)
Oh et al[73] (n = 14)Pancreatic cyst (n = 14)Alcohol + Paclitaxel Mass size: 17 mm to 52 mmComplete, 78%, No response, 7%7% (pancreatitis)
Wang et al[74] (n = 23)Pancreatic cancer (n = 23)I125 seedPartial pain control at 12 wk, 77.8%12.50% (constipation, nausea/vomiting)