Established EUS-guided therapeutic interventions

Minerva Med. 2014 Oct;105(5):333-51. Epub 2014 Jul 16.

Abstract

Over the three last decades, endosonography ultrasound (EUS) has evolved from a diagnostic tool to an interventional modality through cumulative advances in experience, knowledge, equipment, and devices. EUS-guided therapeutic procedures appear feasible and safe when performed in highly-experienced centers. This review covers the technical aspects, indications, and results of the most commonly performed procedures. Celiac plexus neurolysis and collection drainages are now well-established techniques and considered to be first-line treatments. Biliary and pancreatic EUS-guided drainages are, conversely, more challenging, and there is currently insufficient clinical evidence documenting their superiority over established practice. Well-designed prospective trials are thus needed in order to accurately assess this modality's risks and long-term outcomes compared to radiological or surgical techniques.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Abscess / complications
  • Abdominal Abscess / etiology
  • Acute Disease
  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage*
  • Autonomic Nerve Block / adverse effects
  • Autonomic Nerve Block / instrumentation
  • Autonomic Nerve Block / methods*
  • Biliary Tract / diagnostic imaging
  • Biliary Tract / physiopathology*
  • Celiac Plexus*
  • Drainage / instrumentation
  • Drainage / methods*
  • Endosonography / instrumentation
  • Endosonography / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Pain / etiology
  • Pain Management / methods*
  • Pancreatic Diseases / complications*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / complications
  • Pancreatitis / complications
  • Quality of Life
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional / instrumentation
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional / methods*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local