EUS-guided transmural drainage for peripancreatic fluid collections using fine needle and stiff fine guidewire  without electrocautery: An optional safe technique

Hiroyuki Miyatani, Yukio YoshidaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, JapanAbstract: Endoscopic transmural drainage by using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guidance is not always safe because of the risk of bleeding and perforation. Additionally, the...

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Main Authors: Hiroyuki Miyatani, Yukio Yoshida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2009-06-01
Series:Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/eus-guided-transmural-drainage-for-peripancreatic-fluid-collections-us-a3296