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EUS in pediatric patients

Christoph F Dietrich1, Barbara Braden2, Kathleen Möller3

  • 1Department General Internal Medicine (DAIM), Hospitals Hirslanden Bern Beau Site, Salem and Permanence, Bern, Switzerland.

Endoscopic Ultrasound
|January 26, 2026
PubMed

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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) offers high-resolution, radiation-free imaging for pediatric gastrointestinal diseases. Increased training and availability are crucial to overcome underutilization and improve pediatric patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Diagnostic Endoscopy

Background:

  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a valuable tool in pediatric gastroenterology.
  • It provides high-resolution imaging of the gastrointestinal tract and adjacent organs.
  • EUS is particularly useful for diagnosing abdominal diseases without radiation exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical applications and outcomes of EUS in pediatric patients.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of EUS in pediatric gastrointestinal, pancreatic, biliary, and intestinal diseases.
  • To address the underutilization of EUS in pediatric care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical applications and outcomes of EUS in pediatric gastroenterology.
  • Analysis of EUS efficacy in diagnosing and managing various pediatric diseases.
  • Identification of challenges and barriers to EUS utilization in children.

Main Results:

  • EUS demonstrates accuracy and high-resolution imaging capabilities for pediatric abdominal conditions.
  • It offers a radiation-free alternative to other imaging modalities.
  • Despite proven efficacy, EUS is underutilized in pediatric settings due to technical challenges and lack of specialized expertise.

Conclusions:

  • EUS is an essential, effective imaging tool for pediatric gastroenterology.
  • Enhancing the availability and specialized training for pediatric EUS is critical.
  • Increased access to pediatric EUS will improve diagnostic precision and therapeutic outcomes for children.

Keywords:
DiagnosisEUSPediatricTreatment

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