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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 14, 2015; 21(46): 12996-13003
Published online Dec 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i46.12996
Published online Dec 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i46.12996
Therapeutic role of endoscopic ultrasound in pancreaticobiliary disease: A comprehensive review
Fan-Sheng Meng, Feng Ji, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang Province, China
Zhao-Hong Zhang, Department of Hematology, Linyi People’s Hospital, Linyi 276300, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Meng FS and Zhang ZH searched the literature and wrote the manuscript; Ji F critically revised the manuscript; Meng FS and Zhang ZH contributed equally to this work.
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Correspondence to: Feng Ji, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Qingchun Road No.79, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang Province, China. jifeng1126@sina.com
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Received: March 19, 2015
Peer-review started: March 26, 2015
First decision: July 19, 2015
Revised: August 10, 2015
Accepted: September 28, 2015
Article in press: September 30, 2015
Published online: December 14, 2015
Processing time: 265 Days and 3.8 Hours
Peer-review started: March 26, 2015
First decision: July 19, 2015
Revised: August 10, 2015
Accepted: September 28, 2015
Article in press: September 30, 2015
Published online: December 14, 2015
Processing time: 265 Days and 3.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided interventions have gained popularity in recent years. In this review, EUS-guided peripancreatic fluid collection drainage and biliary drainage are discussed. EUS-guided fine-needle injections, including celiac plexus neurolysis, photodynamic therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy and ethanol ablation, are also discussed.