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Endoscopic ultrasonography

Endoscopic ultrasonography

EUS is an advanced that that utilizes endoscopy and high frequency ultrasound to obtain images of digestive tract and near by structure. Unlike endoscopy it help us to examine structure beneath the lining of gastrointestinal tract

EUS can be both diagnostic and therapeutic.

Indication of EUS

  • Pancreatic cyst
  • Pancreatic neoplasm
  • Bile duct stone not seen on routine imaging
  • Enlarged lymphnode
  • Suspected bile duct or gall bladder cancer
  • Early cancer of the esophagus , stomach , rectum

FAQ

Thin flexible ultrasound probe is passed through mouth under sedation

It takes nearly 30-40 minutes for procedure

 

Yes it is safe if performed by expert gastroenterologist