Role of endoscopic ultrasonography in the diagnostic work-up of idiopathic acute pancreatitis (PICUS): study protocol for a nationwide prospective cohort study

Role of endoscopic ultrasonography in the diagnostic work-up of idiopathic acute pancreatitis (PICUS): study protocol for a nationwide prospective cohort study

Introduction Idiopathic acute pancreatitis (IAP) remains a dilemma for physicians as it is uncertain whether patients with IAP may actually have an occult aetiology. It is unclear to what extent additional diagnostic modalities such as endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) are warranted after a first epi...

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Main Authors: Marc G Besselink, Marja A Boermeester, Frank P Vleggaar, Paul Fockens, Marco J Bruno, Hjalmar C van Santvoort, Jeanin E van Hooft, Menno A Brink, Jan-Werner Poley, Robert C Verdonk, Hendrik M van Dullemen, Liesbeth M Kager, Devica S Umans, Hester C Timmerhuis, Nora D Hallensleben, Stefan A Bouwense, Marie-Paule GF Anten, Abha Bhalla, Rina A Bijlsma, Lieke Hol, Wouter L Curvers, Brechje C van Eijck, G Willemien Erkelens, Erwin J M van Geenen, Wouter L Hazen, Chantal V Hoge, Akin Inderson, Sjoerd D Kuiken, Lars E Perk, Rutger Quispel, Tessa EH Römkens, Adriaan CITL Tan, Annemieke Y Thijssen, Niels G Venneman, Annet MCJ Voorburg, Roy LJ van Wanrooij, Ben J Witteman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-08-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/8/e035504.full
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