Synopses & Reviews
Endoscopic ultransonography is a highly effective tool that combines two tried and true diagnostic modalities: ultrasound and endoscopy. In EUS, a traditional fiberoptic endoscope is fitted with a miniature sonographic transducer, allowing penetration that provides extraordinarily precise sonograms, and is now also able to biopsy mass lesions. It is particularly efficient in screening for gynecologic and for gastrointestinal diseases. The ability of EUS to diagnose the spectrum of GI disorders, from gallstones to ulcerative diase to polyps and tumors, is quickly making it standard equipment in the gastroenterologist's office.
Synopsis
Endoscopic Ultrasonography is a comprehensive, well illustrated text describing this important new technology for diagnosing GI disease. This timely reference discusses principles, techniques, and equipment in the practical context of assessing and treating digestive disease.
How does EUS work?
A traditional fiberoptic endoscope is fitted with a miniature sonographic transducer, allowing penetration that provides extraordinarily precise sonograms, and is now also able to biopsy mass lesions. EUS is particularly effective in screening for gynecologic and gastrointestinal diseases.
Table of Contents
Preface Foreword.
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Chapter 1 History of endoscopic ultrasonography.
Chapter 2 Principles of ultrasound imaging.
Chapter 3 Technology of endoscopic ultrasonography:.
Equipment.
Biopsy.
Aspiration.
Chapter 4 Technique of endoscopic ultrasonography:.
General principles.
Patient preparation.
Methods.
Complications.
Chapter 5 Endoscopic ultrasonography of the esophagus:.
Techniques.
Normal ultrasonographic anatomy:.
Benign disorders.
esophageal varices.
Barrett's esophagus.
Peptic stricture.
Achalasia.
Malignant tumors.
Chapter 6 Endoscopic ultrasonograpy of the stomach and duodenum:.
Techniques.
Normal ultrasonographic anatomy.
Benign disorders.
gastric varices.
Menetrier's disease.
Lipomas.
Ulcer disease.
Malignant tumors.
Chapter 7 Endoscopic ultrasonography of the pancreas:.
Techniques.
Normal ultrasonographic anatomy.
Benign disorders.
Acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Pancreatic pseudocysts.
Malignant tumours.
Endocrine.
Adenocarcinoma.
Chapter 8 Endoscopic ultrasonography of the biliary tract:.
Techniques.
Gallstone disease.
Biliary tract tumors.
Chapter 9 Endoscopic ultrasonography of the colon and rectum:.
Techniques.
Inflammatory bowel disease.
Benign tumors.
Malignant tumors.
Chapter 10Motility disorders.
Chapter 11New developments:.
Catheter based endosonography.
Miniprobes.
Tumor ablation