[Contributions of endoscopic ultrasound to pancreatic cystic lesions].

Cystic lesions of the pancreas are peculiar in relation to their diagnosis and treatment. The use of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) has provided better sensitivity and specificity to differentiate benign from malignant cysts, condition that provides an early diagnosis and an effective and definite treatment.

[Analysis of radiation exposure to medical staff and patients during ERCP in Uruguay].

Background: The ERCP procedure requires the use of fluoroscopy with the subsequent exposure to ionizing radiation. The doses received by patients, physicians and assistants in the endoscopy have never been recorded in our area. This analysis describes the findings of the MIRED_Uy study (measuring radiation in digestive endoscopy in Uruguay).

[Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a technique in permanent evolution].

In this article we will review all the anatomic aspects, technics, indications, contraindications and complications of ERCP.