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Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is an advanced, minimally invasive diagnostic procedure that combines endoscopy and ultrasound to obtain detailed images of the digestive tract and surrounding organs. Dr. Bhavesh Thakkar uses EUS to evaluate conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, bile ducts, liver, and lymph nodes. It helps in detecting tumors, cysts, blockages, and other abnormalities with high accuracy. EUS is also used to guide fine-needle aspiration (FNA) for biopsy, allowing early and precise diagnosis of various gastrointestinal and pancreatic conditions. The procedure is safe, well-tolerated, and often performed on an outpatient basis under sedation.

Benefits

  • Provides detailed imaging of GI tract and nearby organs

  • Helps detect tumors, cysts, or cancer at early stages

  • Enables guided biopsy for accurate diagnosis

  • Minimally invasive and highly precise

  • Reduces the need for exploratory surgeries

When is EUS Recommended?

  • Unexplained upper abdominal pain or weight loss

  • Suspected pancreatic or biliary disease

  • Evaluation of abnormal imaging results (CT, MRI)

  • Staging of gastrointestinal cancers

  • Assessment of chronic pancreatitis or cysts

  • Need for targeted biopsy of lymph nodes or masses