Harmonic Motion Imaging of Resected Pancreas Specimens
Clinical Setting
Scheduled surgery for pancreatic cancer
Study Description
This is a prospective study to evaluate a new kind of ultrasound device to measure the tissue in the pancreas and pancreatic cancer. The measurement will be done after surgery is performed on the part of pancreas that has been removed. After this, the specimen is sent to a special laboratory to conduct the unique ultrasound measurement. After the measurement is performed, the specimen will be transferred back to the pathologist who will analyze the specimen in the usual fashion.
Specialty Area(s)
Pancreas
Trial Location
United States