Endosonography
Endosonography is a medical procedure that combines endoscopy and ultrasound to obtain images and information about the digestive tract and the surrounding tissue and organs. Endosonography includes Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and Echoendoscopy.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
Endosonography is performed using a special endoscope, which is a flexible tube with an ultrasound device at its tip. The endoscope is inserted through the mouth or anus, and the ultrasound device produces sound waves that create detailed images of the digestive tract and the surrounding tissues and organs.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Endosonography is used to diagnose and treat conditions of the digestive tract, lungs, and pancreas. It can be used to evaluate known or suspected diseases of the stomach, esophagus, colon, lungs, pancreas, bile duct, and liver. It can also be used to evaluate the mediastinum, which is the area between the lungs that contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, and other structures.
Risks[edit | edit source]
Like all medical procedures, endosonography carries some risks. These may include bleeding, infection, and perforation of the digestive tract. However, these risks are relatively low.
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