ES07.03 Radial Endosonography

Endosonography in bronchopulmonary disease.

The diagnostic approach to diseases of the mediastinum is divided into two phases: (1) imaging techniques and (2) procedures for obtaining tissue samples for cytologic and histologic examination. The latter has for many years represented a considerable challenge to the clinician. Often invasive procedures in general anaesthesia as mediastinoscopy or thoracoscopy have been necessary. However, th...

Rectal and anal endosonography.

Rectal and anal endosonography Conventional ultrasound using an external transducer on the body wall has an important limitation. A balance has to be struck between the better resolution of a high frequency transducer and its focal length. To obtain really good images the transducer has to be as close to the organ of interest as possible. The idea of using an ultrasound transducer inside a body...

Interventional endosonography for pancreatic cancer.

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) was initially developed in the early 1980s as a research tool to overcome limitations of transabdominal ultrasound for an examination of the pancreas caused by intervening gas, bone, and fat. Since its introduction into clinical practice, EUS has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, particularly pancreatic cancer. The ability to p...

Endosonography of the Anal Canal

Although the initial application of endoluminal ultrasonography was for the evaluation and staging of rectal cancer, it soon became apparent to clinicians that this modality had tremendous potential in the evaluation of benign disease of the anal canal and pelvic floor.1,2 This article will discuss the current role of endosonography of the anal canal, with emphasis on anatomical considerations ...

Anal endosonography in faecal incontinence.