Triple modality testing by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma

Conclusions:
A triple modality approach results in a marked increase in sensitivity for the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma compared with single modality testing such as brush cytology and should be considered in the evaluation of indeterminate or suspicious biliary strictures.

Source: Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology - February 2, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nanda, A., Brown, J. M., Berger, S. H., Lewis, M. M., Barr Fritcher, E. G., Gores, G. J., Keilin, S. A., Woods, K. E., Cai, Q., Willingham, F. F. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research