Diagnostic role of radial endoscopic ultrasonography in patients with suspected pancreatico-biliary disorders

Introduction: Although the value of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in the diagnosis of pancreatico-biliary disorders is well established, the correct visualization of the extrahepatic biliary tree and the pancreas is difficult to achieve that necessitates both endoscopic and ultrasonographic expertise. Methods: During the period from 2005–2006, we performed 84 upper GI EUS investigation in our endoscopic unit. In 40 out of 84 pts the indication of the EUS was to improve the diagnosis in pts with suspected pancreatico-biliary disorder. EUS was performed with the Olympus GF-UMQ 130 radial echoendoscop (set on 7.…