Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Medical Imaging
• Interventional Endoscopy

Background:

• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has transformed from a niche diagnostic tool to a widely accessible technology.
• Significant data support EUS's accuracy in diagnosing pancreaticobiliary and gastrointestinal conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the evolution and current applications of EUS in gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary interventions.
• To highlight EUS's role in diagnosis, staging, and therapeutic procedures.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature and clinical practice guidelines regarding EUS applications.
• Analysis of EUS's technical accuracy and therapeutic outcomes in various gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary interventions.

Main Results:

• EUS is now a routine practice for diagnosis, tumor staging, cystic lesion drainage, and celiac plexus neurolysis.
• The technology's accuracy is well-established for pancreaticobiliary and gastrointestinal pathology.
• EUS is increasingly utilized in biliary, pancreatic, ablative, enterostomy, and vascular interventions.

Conclusions:

• Endoscopic ultrasound is a vital diagnostic and therapeutic tool in modern gastroenterology.
• EUS has demonstrated significant advancements and broad applicability in managing gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary diseases.