Endoscopic evaluation of the pancreatic duct system: opportunities offered by novel technology

Scand J Gastroenterol. 2007 Aug;42(8):1018-20. doi: 10.1080/00365520601101526.

Abstract

The development of front-line endoscopic technology has introduced new opportunities during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to single-handedly allow direct inspection of detailed structures of the biliary and even the pancreatic duct. This paper presents a new flexible technology delivered with an outer diameter of 0.9 mm giving an image transmission of 6000 pixels. We report on a case where direct inspection of an alleged duct defect, of potential pathogenetic significance, was considered essential in order to substantiate the subsequent clinical management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal*
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Pancreatic Ducts*