Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.995**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
Major Scope
- General Surgery
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Neurological Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Gastroenterological Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2017;2(1):1592.Case Report | Open Access
Endoscopic Ultrasound - Guided Ethanol Injection for Pancreatic Insulinoma
Rita Yuk-Kwan Cheung, Kai-Pun Wong and Brian Lang
Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
*Correspondance to: Kai Pun Wong
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1592
Abstract
Pancreatic insulinoma is the most common neuroendocrine tumor of pancreas expressing hormonal manifestation. While majority of insulinoma is benign, complete resection of tumor with enucleation already provided potential cure. Ff tumor is located at head of pancreas and close proximity to main pancreatic or common bile duct, enucleation often lead to pancreatic leakage and morbidity. However, major pancreatectomy including Whipple operation is also major undertaking. Endoscopic ultrasound guided alcohol injection with ablative effect offers an alternative for treatment of pancreatic insulinoma with low morbidity. In this report, we will share our experience and review the current literature on EUS-guided alcohol ablation for pancreatic fistula.
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Rita Yuk-Kwan Cheung, Kai-Pun Wong, Brian Lang. Endoscopic Ultrasound - Guided Ethanol Injection for Pancreatic Insulinoma. Clin Surg. 2017; 2: 1592.