Endosonography, 4e

Description:

Covering the full spectrum of endoscopic ultrasound, Endosonography, 4th Edition, by Drs. Robert Hawes, Paul Fockens, and Shyam Varadarajulu, is a comprehensive, one-stop resource for mastering both diagnostic and therapeutic EUS procedures. Leading global authorities guide you step by step through both introductory and advanced techniques, covering everything from interpretation and accurate diagnosis to treatment recommendations. Dozens of how-to videos, high-quality images, and an easy-to-navigate format make this updated reference a must-have for both beginning and experienced endosonographers.

Features:

Provides practical information on establishing an endoscopic practice, from what equipment to buy to providing effective cytopathology services.

Employs a user-friendly templated format to cover all topics from basic applications to advanced interventions, with procedures organized by body system.

New To This Edition:

Features completed updated content throughout, including new sections on high-intensity focused ultrasound, through-the-needle biopsy, benign pancreatic masses, and gastro-jejunostomy.

Includes perspectives from new contributors who provide global experience and knowledge.

Contains new and enhanced illustrations that correlate with high-quality endoscopic images.

Teaches clinically relevant techniques through dozens of new how-to videos.

Covers cutting-edge techniques for performing therapeutic interventions, such as drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts and EUS-guided anti-tumor therapy, as well as fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures.

Expert Consult™ digital version included with purchase. Allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Table Of Contents:

Section 1. Basics of EUS

1. Principles of Ultrasound

2. Equipment

3. Training and Simulators

4. Indications, Preparation, and Adverse Effects

5. New Techniques in EUS: Real-Time Elastography, Contrast-Enhanced EUS, and Fusion Imaging

Section 2. Mediastinum

6. How to Perform EUS in the Esophagus and Mediastinum

7. EUS(B) and EBUS in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

8. EUS in Esophageal and Gastric Cancer

9. EUS in the Evaluation of Posterior Mediastinal Lesions

Section 3. Stomach

10. How to Perform EUS in the Stomach

11. Subepithelial Lesions

Section 4. Pancreas and Biliary Tree

12. How to Perform EUS in the Pancreas, Bile Duct, and Liver

13. EUS in Inflammatory Disease of the Pancreas

14. EUS and Pancreatic Tumors

15. EUS in the Evaluation Pancreatic Cysts

16. EUS in Bile Duct, Gallbladder, and Ampullary Lesions

Section 5. Anorectum

17. How to Perform Anorectal EUS

18. EUS in Rectal Cancer

19. Evaluation of the Anal Sphincter by Anal EUS

Section 6. EUS-Guided Tissue Acquisition

20. How to Perform EUS-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration

21. Techniques for EUS-Guided Fine-Needle Biopsy

22. Cytology Primer for Endosonographers

23. EUS-Guided Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid Collections

24. EUS-Guided Drainage of the Biliary-Pancreatic Ductal Systems and Gallbladder

25. EUS-Guided Ablation Therapy and Celiac Plexus Interventions

26. EUS-Guided Anastomosis, Drainage of Abdominal-Pelvic Fluid Collections, and Vascular Interventions