Endoscopic Ultrasound

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 include: 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; and chapters on contrast-enhanced EUS techniques and SonoElastography.