The accuracy of EUS in determining T4-stage disease is superior to that of CT scan (91% vs 49%, respectively; N=80). [15] Figure 9. Malignant lymph node (LN); >1 cm, homogeneous, round.

With these refinements of instruments and technical skills, EUS followed by EUS-FNA is expected to be performed on a routine basis in high volume centers throughout the Asia-Pacific region and ...