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Using the Endoscope for Endobronchial Ultrasound in the Esophagus
Published on: November 21, 2023
Therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound
Barham K Abu Dayyeh1, Michael J Levy
1Dr. Abu Dayyeh is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Dr. Levy is a Professor of Medicine, both in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
|January 8, 2013
Summary
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) offers a safe alternative to traditional procedures. Advancements in linear echoendoscopes and therapeutic devices are expanding EUS
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is increasingly recognized as a preferred alternative to conventional interventional and radiologic techniques.
- The therapeutic potential of EUS is rapidly expanding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current landscape of EUS-guided interventions.
- To discuss emerging EUS-guided therapeutic applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature and technological advancements in EUS.
- Discussion of linear echoendoscopes and large-caliber working channel devices.
- Analysis of available and developing EUS-guided interventions.
Main Results:
- Linear echoendoscopes enable continuous visualization of needles during interventions.
- Large-caliber working channels facilitate the use of advanced therapeutic devices.
- A wide spectrum of EUS-guided interventions are currently available and under development.
Conclusions:
- EUS-guided interventions represent a significant advancement in minimally invasive procedures.
- Ongoing technological innovation continues to broaden the therapeutic applications of EUS.
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