Editorial
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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2007; 13(2): 165-169
Published online Jan 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i2.165
Role of endosonography in non-malignant pancreatic diseases
Kyung W Noh, Surakit Pungpapong, Massimo Raimondo
Kyung W Noh, Surakit Pungpapong, Massimo Raimondo, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Massimo Raimondo, MD, FACG, Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224,United States. raimondo.massimo@mayo.edu
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Received: July 25, 2006
Revised: August 25, 2006
Accepted: October 5, 2006
Published online: January 14, 2007
Abstract

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has emerged as a valuable tool in the evaluation of benign and malignant pancreatic diseases. The ability to obtain high quality images and perform fine-needle aspiration (FNA) has led EUS to become the diagnostic test of choice when evaluating the pancreas. This article will review the role of EUS in benign pancreatic diseases.

Keywords: Endosonography, Chronic pancreatitis, Pancreatic cyst