Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

What is Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)?

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) uses an endoscope with a small ultrasound probe at its tip. Placed close to the organ being examined, it produces detailed images of the digestive tract wall and nearby organs such as the pancreas, bile ducts and lymph nodes.

EUS helps evaluate

• Pancreatic cysts and masses
• Bile duct stones not seen on other scans
• Lumps in the wall of the stomach or oesophagus
• Staging of certain gastrointestinal tumours
• Fine-needle sampling of lesions
• Drainage of selected fluid collections

Preparation & what to expect

Dr. Noor has presented his experience with EUS-guided pseudocyst drainage from Central India at EUS 2014, Chennai.

This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.