Recent Advancement in Gastroenterology 

Endoscopic Ultrasound Stomach Liver, Gut, pancreas 
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive procedure to assess digestive (gastrointestinal) and lung diseases. A special endoscope uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed images of the lining and walls of your digestive tract and chest, nearby organs such as the #pancreas and liver, and lymph nodes.

    How long does it take to do an endoscopic ultrasound?

Because the pancreas sits next to the stomach and small intestine, EUS allows the physician to get very detailed images of the pancreas. This procedure is typically performed in an outpatient setting, and usually takes between 20 and 45 minutes.

What is the difference between an endoscopy and an endoscopic ultrasound?

An endoscopic ultrasound is a lot different than an endoscopy, even though they sound the same. An endoscopic ultrasound is inserted with a flexible tube down the esophagus with an ultrasound attached. ... The difference in this and anendoscopy, is the ultrasound uses sound waves to capture the images

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