Evaluation of hilar biliary strictures by using a newly developed forward-viewing therapeutic echoendoscope: preliminary results of an ongoing experience

Background Obtaining a definitive tissue diagnosis in patients with hilar biliary strictures (HBS) is often difficult. Objective To describe our experience using a newly developed forward-viewing linear echoendoscope (FVL-EUS) with FNA as a primary diagnostic tool in patients with HBS. Design Case s...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Gastrointestinal endoscopy 2009-02, Vol.69 (2), p.356-360
Hauptverfasser:	Larghi, Alberto, MD, PhD, Lecca, Piera Giuseppina, MD, Ardito, Francesco, MD, Rossi, Esther Diana, MD, Fadda, Guido, MD, Nuzzo, Gennaro, MD, Costamagna, Guido, MD, FACG
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adenocarcinoma - diagnosis Aged Bile Duct Neoplasms - diagnosis Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic Biological and medical sciences Biopsy, Fine-Needle Cholangiocarcinoma - diagnosis Cholestasis, Intrahepatic - diagnosis Digestive system. Abdomen Endoscopy Endosonography - methods Female Gastroenterology and Hepatology Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Other diseases. Semiology Stents
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