Endoscopic Ultrasonography-guided Double Ethanol Lavage for Pancreatic Cysts: a Prospective Cohort Study
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Trial end date:
2016-08-01
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Summary
Due to widespread use of cross-sectional imaging modalities, pancreatic cysts are common in
abdominal image. These lesions encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from benign to malignant.
The diagnosing specific type of cystic lesion is limited in spite of recent advances of
diagnostic modalities. Surgical resection is generally recommended for malignant and
potentially malignant lesions. However, surgical resection has significant morbidity and
sometimes mortality. Recently, a few study of EUS-guided ethanol lavage for cystic tumors of
the pancreas reported that complete resolution was achieved in only one-third of patients.
Ethanol lavage of pancreatic cysts may be alternative method to surgical resection.
The purpose of this study is the double ethanol lavage is a safe and effective method for
treatment in those with the indeterminate pancreas cysts.