| Summary: | Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of suspected pancreatic diseases. EUS is a procedure where a device called an echoendoscope is passed through the esophagus, stomach and duodenum to take pictures of the gastrointestinal tract including the pancreas. The echoendoscope is a thin tube with a light, a camera, and an ultrasound transducer on its tip and can provide camera and ultrasound images. The images can be very detailed and provide information on pancreatic tumours, lesions and cysts. This review identified 1,342 citations and included 17 publications reporting on the results of 15 studies on people's experiences of engaging in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic diseases. With a focus on pancreatic cancer, the included studies provided limited information about those with suspected or diagnosed acute or chronic pancreatitis. Additionally, the included studies provided limited information on diagnostic testing and decision-making
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