by Christoph Frank Dietrich

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.<br><br>Features:<br>More than 900 up-to-date, superior-quality images<br>Clear, step-by-step instructions for all current procedures and techniques<br>Logical, easy-to-use structure throughout, including the requisite anatomy and pathology<br>Strategies for selecting patients and procedures, including hygiene requirements, informed consent, patient positioning and monitoring, and more<br>Precise clinical descriptions and valuable tips and techniques for diagnosis and treatment<br>Guidance on the successful handling of needling and catheters<br>Insightful discussions of the uses and limitations of evolving techniques<br>Chapters on contrast-enhanced EUS techniques and SonoElastography<br><br>Designed specifically for specialists and trainees in gastroenterology, pneumology, and surgery,<br>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.

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