Comparison of Endoscopic Ultrasonography and Multidetector Computed Tomography for Detecting and Staging Pancreatic Cancer

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Authors

John DeWitt · Regenstrief Institute

Benedict Devereaux · Regenstrief Institute

Melissa Chriswell · Regenstrief Institute

Kathleen McGreevy · Regenstrief Institute

Howard Thomas · Regenstrief Institute

Thomas F. Imperiale · Regenstrief Institute

Donato Ciaccia ·

Abstract

Compared with multidetector CT, endoscopic ultrasonography is superior for tumor detection and staging but similar for nodal staging and resectability of preoperatively suspected nonmetastatic pancreatic cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 141, Issue 10, pp. 753-763

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-141-10-200411160-00006

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