Historically, pseudocyst drainage has been performed in an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) setting, using fluoroscopic guidance. With the evolution of therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), a hybrid procedure requiring physicians and nurses experienced in both EUS and ERCP has evolved. This presentation will describe the advanced ERCP and EUS skills and equipment necessary to safely and effectively perform an EUS-guided trans-gastric pseudocyst drainage.

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We are pleased to present the abstracts from sgna's 36th annual course, SGNA: your gateway to opportunity. The diversity of these topics certainly reflects the richness and breadth of our specialty. in keeping with the tradition of the annual course, we hope the following abstracts will encourage discussions for improving nursing practice and patient care outcomes.