Mohammed A El-Nady, Khalid A Ead, Mustafa A Haridy, Nour Shaheen, Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Saad R Abdelwahid, Mohammed F Mohammed, Omran Mohamed, Safwat S Sawy, Emad Abdelrazzak, Amro M Hassan
Introduction Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen with contrast stands as the gold standard for assessing pancreatic cancer, encompassing both staging and vascular analysis. However, not all patients are suitable candidates for contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) scans due to factors such as contrast agent allergies, pregnancy, renal impairment, radiation risks, and limited tissue sampling capability in CECT scans of the abdomen. In light of these challenges, this study evaluated the diagnostic capabilities of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) compared to CECT for staging and vascular assessment of pancreatic cancer...
February 2024: Curēus