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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jan 25, 2016; 8(2): 104-112
Published online Jan 25, 2016. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i2.104
Published online Jan 25, 2016. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i2.104
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided interventions in special situations
Varayu Prachayakul, Siriraj Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Pitulak Aswakul, Liver and Digestive Institute, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Author contributions: Prachayakul V conceived of and designed the article; Prachayakul V and Aswakul P reviewed the literature and drafted, revised, and approved the final version of the article to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Both authors declare no conflict of interest.
Correspondence to: Varayu Prachayakul, MD, Associate Professor, Siriraj Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkok 10700, Thailand. kaiyjr@gmail.com
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Received: May 24, 2015
Peer-review started: May 25, 2015
First decision: August 16, 2015
Revised: September 7, 2015
Accepted: December 1, 2015
Article in press: December 2, 2015
Published online: January 25, 2016
Processing time: 240 Days and 12.4 Hours
Peer-review started: May 25, 2015
First decision: August 16, 2015
Revised: September 7, 2015
Accepted: December 1, 2015
Article in press: December 2, 2015
Published online: January 25, 2016
Processing time: 240 Days and 12.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: This article reviews the clinical applications of endoscopic ultrasound-guided interventions reported to date, including drainage of intra-abdominal collections, gallbladder and pancreas. Procedures used in pregnant women and children are also described. The aim of this review was to promote knowledge of special clinical applications in which endoscopic ultrasound is applicable.