Medical articles of Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

18/06/2025
Dr Ray Mathew
Gastroenterologist
Advanced endoscopy with endoscopic ultrasound: Gastrointestinal (GI) diagnosis and treatment
Advanced endoscopy with endoscopic ultrasound is a complex medical technique that combines traditional endoscopy with ultrasonography, providing highly detailed imaging and therapeutic capabilities for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.
21/02/2025
Dr Gavin Johnson
Gastroenterologist
How endoscopic ultrasound is used to diagnose conditions in the digestive tract
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a specialised procedure that combines endoscopy and ultrasound to examine the digestive tract and surrounding structures. It’s a valuable tool for diagnosing a variety of gastrointestinal conditions with high accuracy, and increasingly can be used for minimally invasive interventions to treat problems.
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04/12/2024
Mr Andrew Healey
Consultant Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and General Surgeon
Endoscopic ultrasound: the key to early cancer detection you need to know about
An endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a procedure where an endoscope is equipped with an ultrasound probe in order to get an accurate, real-time imaged scan of the internal organs. In this article, a consultant hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HBP) surgeon explains the benefits of this procedure, how it can assist in the early diagnosis of cancer.
20/08/2024
Dr Shivan Sivakumar
Medical Oncologist
The patient pathway in Biliary Tract Cancer
Biliary tract cancer, which includes cancers of the bile ducts (cholangiocarcinoma) and gallbladder, is a rare but aggressive type of cancer. The patient pathway from diagnosis to treatment involves multiple stages, each requiring specialised care and a multidisciplinary approach. In this informative article, leading senior medical oncologist Dr Shivan Sivakumar details why understanding this pathway can help patients and their families navigate the complexities of the disease and make informed decisions about their care.
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11/02/2019
Dr Mark Austin
Gastroenterologist
The benefits of an endoscopic ultrasound
Endoscopic ultrasound is a type of endoscopic examination used to produce detailed images of organs such as the pancreas and liver. Expert gastroenterologist Mr Mark Austin explains when the benefits of the procedure and when it is necessary.
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22/01/2018
Dr Gavin Johnson
Gastroenterologist
What is an endoscopic ultrasound and why do I need one?
Endoscopic ultrasound is a procedure which allows a doctor to examine structures beyond the wall of the upper digestive tract to find abnormalities, take tissue samples, and sometimes to drain infections. Dr Gavin Johnson, expert gastroenterologist, explains more about the procedure.
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