Indications and limitations of tissue real-time elastography using endoscopic ultrasound in pancreatic disease

Aim: Sonoelastography is an imaging procedure that distinguishes tissues due to their specific consistency. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the role of this new technique for characterisation and differentiation of normal pancreatic parenchyma and pancreatic tissues affected by various focal diseases. Patients and methods: Prospective single center study, enrolling 108 patients with unclassified focal lesions of the pancreas and ten controls. Elastographic recordings were compared to histology as gold standard in all patients. Results: Adequate elastographic recordings of the pancreatic lesi…