Endoscopic Ultrasound
Overview
Endoscopic Ultra Sound (EUS), allows the physician to examine the esophageal and stomach linings as well as the walls of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. EUS is also used to study the lungs, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. An endoscope (thin flexible tube with a built-in miniature ultrasound probe) is passed through the patient’s mouth or anus area for exam. Sound waves from the ultrasound are used to create visual images of the digestive tract.