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Endosonography E-Book

Author : Robert H. Hawes
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323550940
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book Endosonography E-Book written by Robert H. Hawes and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the full spectrum of endoscopic ultrasound, Endosonography, 4th Edition, by Drs. Robert Hawes, Paul Fockens, and Shyam Varadarajulu, is a comprehensive, one-stop resource for mastering both diagnostic and therapeutic EUS procedures. Leading global authorities guide you step by step through both introductory and advanced techniques, covering everything from interpretation and accurate diagnosis to treatment recommendations. High-quality images and an easy-to-navigate format make this updated reference a must-have for both beginning and experienced endosonographers. Features completed updated content throughout, including new sections on high-intensity focused ultrasound, through-the-needle biopsy, benign pancreatic masses, and gastro-jejunostomy. Includes perspectives from new contributors who provide global experience and knowledge. Contains new and enhanced illustrations that correlate with high-quality endoscopic images. Covers cutting-edge techniques for performing therapeutic interventions, such as drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts and EUS-guided anti-tumor therapy, as well as fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures.

Endosonography E-Book

Author : Shyam Varadarajulu
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323878016
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)

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Download or read book Endosonography E-Book written by Shyam Varadarajulu and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have reference for both beginning and experienced endosonographers, Endosonography, 5th Edition, coves the full spectrum of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in a single, convenient resource. Concise, easy-to-navigate chapters keep you abreast of changes in this dynamic field, and nearly 150 procedural videos reinforce techniques of common, clinically relevant procedures. Covering both standard and newer techniques, this authoritative reference covers everything you need to know—from basic applications to advanced interventions. Guides you step by step through both introductory and advanced techniques, covering everything from interpretation and accurate diagnosis to treatment recommendations. Employs a user-friendly, templated format to cover all topics from basic applications to advanced interventions, with procedures organized by body system. Includes a new chapter on Endo-Hepatology, and an increased focus on using EUS for interventions. Features 20 new procedural videos covering topics such as esophageal and gastric cancer; mediastinal lesions and lung cancer; pancreatic tumors; and bile duct, gallbladder, and ampullary lesions. Covers recent improvements and new applications in guided fine-needle EUS for diagnosis and cancer staging. Features high-quality images with correlative illustrations, diagnostic algorithms, examination checklists, and key points boxes throughout. Provides nearly 150 how-to-videos of both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by expert endosonographers that demonstrate effective techniques and the proper use of equipment. Provides practical information on establishing an endoscopic practice, from what equipment to buy to effective cytopathology services.

Endosonography E-Book

Author : Robert H. Hawes
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 143773569X
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (377 download)

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Book Synopsis Endosonography E-Book by : Robert H. Hawes

Download or read book Endosonography E-Book written by Robert H. Hawes and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endosonography—by Drs. Robert H. Hawes, Paul Fockens, and Shyam Varadarjulu—is a rich visual guide that covers everything you need to effectively perform EUS, interpret your findings, diagnose accurately, and choose the best treatment course. World-renowned endosonographers help beginners apply endosonography in the staging of cancers, evaluating chronic pancreatitis, and studying bile duct abnormalities and submucosal lesions. Practicing endosonographers can learn cutting-edge techniques for performing therapeutic interventions such as drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts and EUS-guided anti-tumor therapy. This updated 2nd edition features online access to the fully searchable text, videos detailing various methods and procedures, and more at www.expertconsult.com. You’ll have a complete overview of all aspects of EUS, from instrumentation to therapeutic procedures. Gain a detailed visual understanding on how to perform EUS using illustrations and high-quality images. Understand the role of EUS with the aid of algorithms that define its place in specific disease states. Locate information quickly and easily through a consistent chapter structure, with procedures organized by body system. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with 60 procedural video clips, 300 downloadable PowerPoint slides, and 400 downloadable images, and regular updates reflecting the latest findings. Stay abreast of the most recent studies thanks to downloadable tables that summarize new information, updated on a quarterly basis. Master the technique of systematically performing EUS, then download the hundreds of slides and videos available online to teach and train the newer generation of endoscopists. Find coverage relevant to your needs with detailed chapters, illustrations, and videos on how to perform EUS for the beginner; a new section on international EUS and technical tips on how to handle difficult FNAs for the advanced user; a totally revised chapter on cytopathology for the pathologist; and a chapter on EBUS and EUS dedicated to the mediastinum for the pulmonologist. Get a clear overview of everything you need to know to establish an endoscopic practice, from what equipment to buy to providing effective cytopathology service. Tap into the expertise of world-renowned leaders in endosonography, Drs. Robert H. Hawes, Paul Fockens, and Shyam Varadarajulu.

Atlas of Endoscopic Ultrasonography

Author : Frank G. Gress
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444346288
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlas of Endoscopic Ultrasonography by : Frank G. Gress

Download or read book Atlas of Endoscopic Ultrasonography written by Frank G. Gress and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Atlas of Endoscopic Ultrasonography provides readers with a large collection of excellent images obtained from both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Atlas includes a DVD which will be an invaluable addition to the library of trainee and practising gastroenterologists with video clips and searchable database of images. Together the book and DVD offer a first class collection of images to give a highly integrated introduction to endoscopic ultrasonography. The Atlas is an ideal companion to Dr Gress et al’s Endoscopic Ultrasonography, Second Edition.

Endoscopic Ultrasound

Author : Christoph Frank Dietrich
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 9781588904904
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (49 download)

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Book Synopsis Endoscopic Ultrasound by : Christoph Frank Dietrich

Download or read book Endoscopic Ultrasound written by Christoph Frank Dietrich and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2006 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is now considered one of the most essential and cost-effective techniques in the assessment of a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases. A remarkably versatile, minimally invasive procedure, it also calls for a high level of anatomic knowledge and technical prowess. This lavishly illustrated volume -- a textbook and atlas in one -- offers medical professionals the most comprehensive overview of EUS available, as well as a wealth of valuable insights from diverse leaders in the field. Features: More than 900 up-to-date, superior-quality images Clear, step-by-step instructions for all current procedures and techniques Logical, easy-to-use structure throughout, including the requisite anatomy and pathology Strategies for selecting patients and procedures, including hygiene requirements, informed consent, patient positioning and monitoring, and more Precise clinical descriptions and valuable tips and techniques for diagnosis and treatment Guidance on the successful handling of needling and catheters Insightful discussions of the uses and limitations of evolving techniques Chapters on contrast-enhanced EUS techniques and SonoElastography Designed specifically for specialists and trainees in gastroenterology, pneumology, and surgery, Endoscopic Ultrasound -- with its broad scope and up-to-date information -- is also essential reading for anyone wishing to explore and exploit the potential of state-of-the-art EUS.

Gastroenterologic Endosonography

Author : Thomas Rösch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Gastroenterologic Endosonography written by Thomas Rösch and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Endosonography

Author : B.D. Fornage
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400908857
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (9 download)

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Book Synopsis Endosonography by : B.D. Fornage

Download or read book Endosonography written by B.D. Fornage and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the development of gray-scale imaging, real-time scanning, Doppler examination, and high-frequency sonography, endosonography is one of the latest major breakthroughs in the history of diagnostic ultrasound. Although early attempts at inserting ultrasound transducers in natural cavities of the body can be traced back more than two decades, only in the past few years has technology allowed the development and commercialization of effective, easy-to-use endosono scopic probes. Because the transducer can be placed in direct contact with or close to lesions, high frequencies (up to ~2 MHz) can be used, yielding cross-sectional images of unsurpassed resolution. The availability of specially designed intracorporeal probes for specific natural cavities that are routinely explored by conventional (optical) endoscopy or palpation has significantly expanded the diagnostic applications of sonography. Transrectal and transvaginal examinations are now performed routinely in many institutions, and virtually all sonographic equipment manufac turers have in their line of products at least one endorectal and one endovaginal transducer. Most endosonoscopic probes connect to existing scanners, and for radiology departments, the invest ment for transrectal or transvaginal scanning will usually be limited to the purchase of the specific probe. In this book, clinical applications of endosonography (excluding transesophageal echocardio graphy) are covered by European and North American experts. Current equipment and techniques of examination are described in detail to help newcomers get started in the field of endosonography.

Endosonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Author : Gerhard Bernaschek
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642741118
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (427 download)

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Book Synopsis Endosonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology by : Gerhard Bernaschek

Download or read book Endosonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology written by Gerhard Bernaschek and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 25 years ago, when ultrasound diagnostic methods were first intro duced into gynecology and obstetrics, few of the pioneers of these techniques sus pected what importance sonographic diagnosis was destined to assume. It was soon recognized that the organs of the lesser pelvis could be visualized to much greater advantage by inserting probes into the natural bodily orifices than by abdominal sonography. Full exploitation of the physical properties of ultra sound had to wait, as so often in the history of sonography, for technological ad vances. Endosonography in the form available to us today combines the advantages of endoscopy and sonography. The next light-reflecting surface, once the limit of en doscopy, represents no barrier to ultrasound. A whole range of both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures can be sonographically guided. Blood flow in vessels lying deep in the lesser pelvis can now be measured by means of vaginal duplex sonography.

Ano-Rectal Endosonography and Manometry in Paediatrics

Author : Mario Lima
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030976688
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)

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Book Synopsis Ano-Rectal Endosonography and Manometry in Paediatrics by : Mario Lima

Download or read book Ano-Rectal Endosonography and Manometry in Paediatrics written by Mario Lima and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-06-27 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together lessons learned in the clinical use of anorectal endosonography and manometry in paediatrics. In contrast to adult medicine, where they are virtually indispensable for specialists dealing with colo-proctology, in paediatrics endoanal ultrasound and anorectal manometry are still the prerogative of very few international centres. This book collects the results of a Workshop organised at the Paediatric Surgery Unit of Bologna, entitled "International Seminar on Endosonography and Anorectal Manometry in Paediatrics", and presents contributions from leading European experts. Focusing on the paediatric age group, this volume fills a gap in the paediatric gastroenterology literature, and will benefit all specialists wishing to use these methods in the management and treatment of common clinical problems, e.g. chronic constipation.

Endosonography E-Book

Author : Robert H. Hawes
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323296106
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (232 download)

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Download or read book Endosonography E-Book written by Robert H. Hawes and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-06-16 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From diagnostic to therapeutic procedures, Endosonography, 3rd Edition is an easy-to-access, highly visual guide covering everything you need to effectively perform EUS, interpret your findings, diagnose accurately, and choose the best treatment course. World-renowned endosonographers help beginners apply endosonography in staging cancers, evaluating chronic pancreatitis, and studying bile duct abnormalities and submucosal lesions. Practicing endosonographers can learn cutting-edge techniques for performing therapeutic interventions such as drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts and EUS-guided anti-tumor therapy. Videos detailing various methods and procedures—and more—equip you with a complete overview of all aspects of EUS. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Get a clear overview of everything you need to know to establish an endoscopic practice, from what equipment to buy to providing effective cytopathology services. Understand the role of EUS with the aid of algorithms that define its place in specific disease states. Gain a detailed visual understanding and mastery of how to perform EUS systematically using illustrations, high-quality endosonography images, and videos. Glean all essential, up-to-date information about endosonography including transluminal drainage procedures, contrast-enhanced EUS, and fine-needle aspiration techniques. Benefit from the extensive knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders in endosonography, Drs. Robert H. Hawes, Paul Fockens, and Shyam Varadarajulu. Locate information quickly and easily through a consistent chapter structure, with procedures organized by body system.

Practical Handbook of Endoscopic Ultrasonography

Author : Kazuya Akahoshi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 4431540148
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (315 download)

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Book Synopsis Practical Handbook of Endoscopic Ultrasonography by : Kazuya Akahoshi

Download or read book Practical Handbook of Endoscopic Ultrasonography written by Kazuya Akahoshi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) has evolved from an obscure method of investigation in the 1980s to a distinct endoscopy subspecialty with interventional and therapeutic capabilities. The art of interpreting EUS images is a skill every endoscopist needs to master. This book helps to meet that need as it is concise, simple to read, and amply illustrated, and describes the technique in a step-by-step manner. Many high-resolution EUS images of diseases are included, and literature reviews are kept short and concise while separate discussions and illustrations are devoted to radial and linear techniques. The book can be used as a reference handbook in the endoscopy room, yet contains all of the relevant information required to perform EUS, interpret images, and reach a diagnosis. Important pathological conditions are thoroughly discussed using representative EUS images, pointing out salient differentiating features, and relevant literature reviews are included. The section on interventional EUS deals with advanced interventional or therapeutic procedures, and potential complications and methods to avoid them are discussed. For the novice, the book is designed to teach EUS using a step-by-step approach, and for the seasoned endosonographer it is a practical reference tool for use while performing EUS and may also serve in the differentiation of various pathologies.

Diagnostic Endosonography

Author : Klaus Gottlieb
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642391184
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (423 download)

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Download or read book Diagnostic Endosonography written by Klaus Gottlieb and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-12 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The available textbooks on endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) typically focus on technique and interpretation of commonly observed images and scenarios and are aimed primarily at trainees. However, independent practitioners of EUS are often challenged by unusual cases which they are expected to handle competently despite the absence of authoritative guidance. The Diagnostic Endosonography aims to fill this gap by presenting carefully selected cases that will expand the practitioner’s knowledge base and cover important clinical challenges. The case material is organized principally according to anatomic site. Approximately 170 case reports are included, each of which is accompanied by an average of three to five high-quality EUS images; in addition, CT and PET scans are shown when appropriate. For each case, the case description is followed by helpful “teaching points” as well as up-to-date literature references and suggestions for future research.

Endosonography in Gastroenterology

Author : T. Lok Tio
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642738370
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (427 download)

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Book Synopsis Endosonography in Gastroenterology by : T. Lok Tio

Download or read book Endosonography in Gastroenterology written by T. Lok Tio and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transcutaneous ultrasonography is an established procedure for diagnosis and therapy in gastroenterology. However, ultrasonic images can often be hampered by pulmonary and intestinal gas and by bony and adipose tissue. In 1956 Wild and Reid reported the first results of transrectal ultrasound of the prostate [1]. In 1976 Lutz introduced an A-mode ultrasonic probe which could be introduced via the biopsy channel of an endoscope [2]. In 1978 and 1980 Hisanaga performed echocardiography using an ultrasonic transducer attached to the tip of a flexible instrument [3, 4]. In animal studies and later on in humans Di Magno has used an echoendoscope in which a small transducer was attached at the tip of a fiberoptic endoscope [5, 6]. The purpose was to overcome the limitations of transcutaneous ultrasonography by directly approaching target lesions with a high-frequency ultrasound source via the gastroin testinallumen. SJlbsequently, the first series of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) examinations were reported during the European congress in Stockholm [7]. The purpose of this book is: 1. To evaluate the technique and the equipment for endoscopic ultrasonography 2. To evaluate in detail the endosonographic pattern of the normal and abnormal wall structure 3. To analyze a large consecutive series of various gastrointestinal malignancies in order to determine the usefulness and accuracy of EUS in the detection, staging, and therapy of malignant diseases 4. To compare EUS with other imaging techniques References 1.

Endoscopic Ultrasonography

Author : Frank G. Gress
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118781104
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Book Synopsis Endoscopic Ultrasonography by : Frank G. Gress

Download or read book Endoscopic Ultrasonography written by Frank G. Gress and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Year on year, there continue to be dramatic changes in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) since it was first introduced 30 years ago. Advances in technology have meant that as well as being used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders, EUS is now one of the primary diagnostic and therapeutic modalities used in GI endoscopy. Back and improved for a new edition, Endoscopic Ultrasonography is the market-leading book covering the topic. Written by leading experts in the field, it provides a technical how-to approach to learning this advanced endoscopic procedure. The highly-acclaimed authors provide step-by-step guidance to the fundamentals of EUS, giving clear instructions on the instruments involved, the correct sedation procedures to follow and how EUS should be performed safely and effectively. Every chapter discusses a specific aspect of EUS as it relates to a particular gastrointestinal disorder or organ system. Brand new to this edition are: 1) Seven new chapters on the hottest topics in EUS: Learning Anatomy for EUS; Elastography; Lung Cancer; Autoimmune Pancreatitis; EUS for Liver Disease; Biliary Access; Pancreatic Fluid Collection Drainage 2) A complete update of all previous chapters to reflect the most current clinical recommendations 3) A host of new color images in every chapter Endoscopic Ultrasonography 3rd edition is the ideal tool to consult to improve EUS skills and improve patient management, and an essential purchase for all gastroenterologists and endoscopists.

Digital Human Anatomy and Endoscopic Ultrasonography

Author : Manoop S. Bhutani
Publisher : PMPH-USA
ISBN 13 : 9781550091854
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (918 download)

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Book Synopsis Digital Human Anatomy and Endoscopic Ultrasonography by : Manoop S. Bhutani

Download or read book Digital Human Anatomy and Endoscopic Ultrasonography written by Manoop S. Bhutani and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Anatomy and Endoscopic Ultrasonography is a comprehensive atlas of normal endosonographic anatomy utilizing correlative images from the Visible Human Data Bank. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is a rapidly growing area of gastroenterology and this text aims to be the definitive work on human endoscopic ultrasonography anatomy. Drs Bhutani and Deutsch are renowned for their work in this expanding area. In addition to covering the principles of UES, the abundantly illustrated text presents views from the major vascular structures, esophagus, stomach, duodenum and the male and female rectum. This work is original and offers a much-needed atlas and training tool of normal human anatomy by EUS. It addition to shortening the lengthy EUS learning process, this work will provide a useful reference for improving current skills and anatomic image recognition during endosonography.

Endosonography in Gastroenterology

Author : Henryk Dancygier
Publisher : Thieme Medical Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9783131164711
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (647 download)

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Book Synopsis Endosonography in Gastroenterology by : Henryk Dancygier

Download or read book Endosonography in Gastroenterology written by Henryk Dancygier and published by Thieme Medical Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since endoscopic ultrasonography was first used approximately 15 years ago, it has become a valuable adjunct tool, supplementing endoscopy, conventional ultrasound, and CT for a large number of specific indications. Features of this book include: physical laws and technology as necessary for an understanding of the imaging technique; indications and clinical value of the method for specific indications; examination technique in normal findings as the basis of evaluation: for example, passage through the esophagus and stomach are shown step by step using more than 30 illustrations. All original photographs are explained with correlated line drawings, aiding the unexperienced examiner to interpret images with confidence. Written by authors who were pioneers in the method, and who have established an international reputation.

Longitudinal Endosonography

Author : T. Rösch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642595162
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (425 download)

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Book Synopsis Longitudinal Endosonography by : T. Rösch

Download or read book Longitudinal Endosonography written by T. Rösch and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The introduction of endosonographically guided fine-needle biopsy has led to increasing use of longitudinal scans in the endosonographic diagnosis of tumors and other diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract as well as of the pancreas. In this handbook, experts concentrate primarily on practical aspects of using endosonography with longitudinal scans. Examination techniques, interpretation of the ultrasound images, and normal anatomy with important guiding structures are demonstrated by means of 3D CT images and the corresponding endosonographic images. In addition, pathological endosonographic findings and the current status of diagnosis using fine-needle biopsy are described.