choice for the diagnostic evaluation of pancreatic masses. Acute pancreatitis has been
reported after EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration of the pancreas. This study evaluated the
effect of EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration on the pancreas by serial measurement of
amylase and lipase levels and determining the frequency of acute pancreatitis after EUS-
guided fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic masses. Methods: In 100 consecutive patients …