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Endoscopic Ultrasound in Cancer Staging.

Authors :
Aslanian HR
Muniraj T
Nagar A
Parsons D
Source :
Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America [Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am] 2024 Jan; Vol. 34 (1), pp. 37-49. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 27.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The authors review the role of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the staging of cancers throughout the gastrointestinal tract. EUS offers an advantage over cross-sectional imaging in locoregional tumor staging but is less sensitive in identifying distant metastasis. The addition of FNA increases diagnostic accuracy and provides a tissue diagnosis. EUS combined with cross-sectional imaging is important in accurately staging GI tumors and thereby reducing unnecessary procedures and health care costs.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors have no financial or commercial interests to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-1950
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37973230
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.giec.2023.09.009