Endoscopic ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation for pancreatic cystic neoplasm ( with video) / 中华消化内镜杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate technical feasibility, safety and efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation (EUS-EA) for pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs). Methods Clinical data of 10 patients with PCNs in Changhai Hospital from July 2013 to April 2017, including demographic information, EUS features, adverse events and follow-up data, were retrospectively studied. Efficacy was assessed according to imaging data.Results The mean largest diameter of the cyst was 2. 95±1. 56 cm.Cyst fluid analysis showed that there were 6 serous cystic neoplasms, 3 mucinous cystic neoplasms, and 1 indeterminate cyst. Totally 12 operations were performed successfully. No infection, pancreatitis, bleeding, pancreatic fistula or other severe complications with clinical significance occurred. The median follow-up time was 4. 0 months ( 3. 0-12. 0 months ). Three patients achieved complete resolution, 6 achieved partial resolution, 1 was stable disease, and no patient showed progressive tumor. Conclusion EUS-EA for PCNs has high operation success rate, less complication and satisfactory overall efficacy.