Abstract
Endosonography is a very important method of investigation in several specialties. It allows the gastroenterologist to reach organs and structures, that may not be seen by percutaneous ultrasound performing a closer imaging of them. Endoscopic ultrasound was initially introduced as a pure diagnostic tool. Nowadays there are many therapeutic interventions that can be done endosonographically. This publication reviews the last development of this method.
MeSH terms
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Biopsy, Needle
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Endosonography*
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / pathology
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / therapy
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / pathology
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / therapy
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Humans
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Pancreatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Pancreatic Diseases / pathology
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Pancreatic Diseases / therapy
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Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology
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Pancreatic Neoplasms / therapy
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Ultrasonography, Interventional