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