Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Features of Chronic Pancreatitis

Indiana University100 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to correlate Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) criteria for chronic pancreatitis with surgical pathology.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Chronic Pancreatitis

Interventions

chronic pancreatitisOTHER

No intervention, subjects followed through surgery

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Patients who are eligible are individuals who have: * normal pancreas * suspected chronic pancreatitis * established chronic pancreatitis (by ERCP, MRI, previous EUS, CT) * pancreatic cancer Patients who are not eligible are individuals who have: • an uncorrectable coagulopathy (platelet \<50,000, INR\>1.5), or bleeding disorder, or are unable to discontinue anticoagulation 5-7 days prior to EUS (aspirin and bridging therapy with lovenox are allowed, clopidogrel is not allowed)

Locations (1)

Indiana University Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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