Individuals at high risk of developing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma are eligible for surveillance within research programs. These programs employ periodic imaging in the form of magnetic resonance imaging/magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography or endoscopic ultrasound for the detection of early cancer or high-grade precursor lesions. This narrative review discusses the role of endoscopic ultrasound within these surveillance programs. It details its overall strengths and limitations, yield, burden on patients, and how it compares to magnetic resonance imaging. Finally, recommendations are given when and how to incorporate endoscopic ultrasound in the surveillance of high-risk individuals.

患胰腺导管腺癌的高风险个体有资格在研究计划中接受监测。这些程序采用磁共振成像/磁共振胰胆管造影或内窥镜超声形式的定期成像来检测早期癌症或高级癌前病变。这篇叙述性评论讨论了超声内镜在这些监测项目中的作用。它详细介绍了其整体优势和局限性、产量、患者负担以及与磁共振成像的比较。最后，给出了何时以及如何将内窥镜超声纳入高危个体监测的建议。