Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) + Biopsy

ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND (EUS) + BIOPSY

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive procedure that combines endoscopy with high-frequency ultrasound to examine the digestive tract and nearby organs (such as the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and lymph nodes). A biopsy (fine needle aspiration or fine needle biopsy) can be performed during EUS to collect tissue samples for further analysis.

What is EUS?

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive procedure that combines endoscopy and high-frequency ultrasound to obtain detailed images of the digestive tract, nearby organs (such as the pancreas and liver), and lymph nodes.

An endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with biopsy is a procedure that combines an ultrasound and endoscopy to examine the digestive tract and nearby organs. During the procedure, a doctor uses a thin needle to extract a tissue sample, or biopsy, from a suspicious area. 

ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND (EUS) + BIOPSY

ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND (EUS) + BIOPSY

EUS-Guided Biopsy (Fine Needle Aspiration/Biopsy – FNA/FNB)

During EUS, a thin needle is inserted through the endoscope to collect tissue samples (biopsy). This helps in diagnosing cancers, infections, or inflammatory diseases.

Procedure Overview:

Preparation: Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure.
Sedation: Performed under conscious sedation or general anesthesia.
Insertion of Endoscope: The flexible tube is passed through the mouth or rectum.
Ultrasound Imaging: High-resolution images help visualize deep structures.
Biopsy Collection: A fine needle is used to extract tissue samples.
Completion: The procedure typically lasts 30-60 minutes.

Risks and Recovery:

1. Mild sore throat
2. Rare risks: bleeding, infection, or perforation
3. Recovery involves a few hours of observation and returning home the same day