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Endoscopic ultrasound |
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) A medical procedure in which sound waves are sent to the stomach wall by an ultrasound probe attached to the end of an endoscope. The pattern of echoes generated by the reflected sound waves are translated into an image of the stomach wall by a computer. Mentioned in: Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Gastroenterology evaluation included an MRI of the chest and abdomen and endoscopic ultrasound, which revealed local extension and invasion of the pancreas by the tumor. Food and Drug Administration to proceed with endoscopic ultrasound administration (EUS) of TNFerade[TM] as an additional option to percutaneous injection (PTA) for patients participating in its pivotal clinical trial for locally advanced pancreatic cancer (PACT). The treatment delivers BrachySil(TM) directly to a tumor in the pancreas via endoscopic ultrasound (used to assist in locating the delivery point). |
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