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EUS (Endoscopic ultra sound)

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure that uses a specialized endoscope equipped with an ultrasound probe to examine and guide treatments.

It’s a minimally invasive procedure that combines endoscopy and ultrasound to obtain images and information about the digestive tract and surrounding tissues and organs.

Indications for EUS :-

Diagnostic Purposes:

Staging cancers (e.g., esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, rectal).
Assessing pancreatic cysts, tumors, or chronic pancreatitis.
Identifying gallstones, bile duct abnormalities, or mediastinal masses.
Detecting causes of unexplained abdominal pain

Therapeutic Purposes:

- Fine needle aspiration (FNA) or biopsy.
- Cyst drainage (e.g., pseudocysts in chronic pancreatitis).
- Pain management (celiac plexus neurolysis).
- Placing stents for drainage.

Advantages of EUS

High-resolution imaging for accurate diagnosis.
Allows minimally invasive biopsies and therapeutic procedures.
Reduces the need for more invasive surgeries.

Preparation for EUS

Pre-Procedure Instructions:

Fasting: Do not eat or drink for at least 6–8 hours before the procedure.
Medications: Inform your doctor about medications, especially blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin), as these may need to be stopped temporarily.
Allergies: Notify your doctor if you have allergies to sedatives or anesthetics.

Consent:

A consent form is signed to acknowledge the understanding of the procedure, risks, and benefits.

Sedation:

The procedure is usually performed under conscious sedation or general anesthesia.

EUS (Endoscopic ultra sound)

Indications for EUS :-

Advantages of EUS

Preparation for EUS

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