Pictorial Essay of Linear Endoscopic Ultrasound Examination of Pancreas Anatomy
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Abstract Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a widely used imaging modality for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Understanding the anatomy crucial during curved linear EUS examination. Compared with other advanced endoscopic techniques, learning curve longer, training facilities are also not available. The interest enthusiasm among endoscopists limited by long scarcity of programs. Imaging pancreas most common indication examination, many endoscopist often face difficulty in understanding orientation on In this article, we will discuss problems encountered examination how to overcome each problem station-wise
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['0976-5042', '0976-5050']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1770924