Advances in the application of EUS techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of bili-ary and pancreatic diseases
The diagnosis and treatment of biliary and pancreatic diseases are critical and challenging aspects of gas-troenterology.Early detection and intervention are crucial for improving disease prognosis.EUS has good spatial resolu-tion,is close to the biliopancreatic system,and can be used to obtain tissue through fine needle puncture for pathological diagnosis,which plays an irreplaceable role in the diagnosis of biliopancreatic diseases.In recent years,advancements in endoscopic equipment and EUS-guided fine needle puncture technology have led to the emergence of EUS as a safe and reliable treatment modality.Procedures such as EUS-guided puncture and drainage,abdominal plexus block,intra-tumor fine needle injection,precision radiotherapy,and artificial intelligence-assisted EUS are increasingly being uti-lized in clinical practice,significantly improving the management of biliary and pancreatic diseases.
EUSEndoscopic therapyEUS-guided fine needle aspirationPancreatic cancerBiliary tract dis-easeArtificial intelligence