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 revised and updated 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 leaders in the field.
Features:
More than 1000 high-quality images
Logical, easy-to-use structure, including the requisite
anatomy and pathology
Strategies for selecting patients and procedures,
including hygiene requirements, informed consent, patient positioning and
monitoring, and more
Precise clinical descriptions and valuable tips and
techniques for diagnosis and treatment
Guidance on the successful handling of needling and
catheters
Insightful discussions of the uses and limitations of
evolving techniques
Chapters on contrast-enhanced EUS techniques and
SonoElastography, new chapters on "Hot Spots of Interventional EUS" and Portal
Hypertension
Accompanying DVD with over 60 video sequences and 30 still images on selected topics
Written for specialists and trainees in
gastroenterology, pneumology, and surgery, Endoscopic Ultrasound is essential reading for anyone wishing to explore and exploit the potential of state-of-the-art EUS.
Edition: 2nd Edition
ISBN: 3131431520
Posted on: 2/22/2017
Format: Pdf
Page Count: 576 Pages
Author: Christoph Dietrich,: Christoph Frank Dietrich,
