What is endoscopic ultrasound? different from colonoscopy and gastroscopy?

With the development and update of medical technology, digestive endoscopic ultrasound technology has gradually matured. It can not only detect lesions in the intestines and stomach and other organs through digestive endoscopy, but also directly perform minimally invasive surgeries. Not only does the wound be small, but it is also less susceptible to infection and reduces the risk of complications. Possibly, very popular among patients.

What is endoscopic ultrasound technology?

This is a gastrointestinal examination technology that combines endoscopy and ultrasound. It plays a vital role in the preoperative staging of early gastrointestinal cancer and the origin and depth of gastrointestinal tumors. Endoscopic ultrasound places a miniature high-frequency ultrasound probe at the top of the endoscope. The endoscope can be scan through the body to obtain ultrasound images of the tissue characteristics of the gastrointestinal tract, allowing doctors to diagnose the condition more intuitively and accurately, and make decisions. Targeted treatment options.

Many people are confused, what diseases are endoscopic ultrasound used for?

Endoscopic ultrasound can be used for preoperative staging of esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic and biliary tract lesions, etc. It can not only accurately diagnose early-stage cancer of the digestive tract, but also directly observe the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosal layers. The depth of tumor invasion and the degree of extramural lymph node enlargement.

Although colonoscopy and gastroscopy can also diagnose early-stage cancer, they can only see the surface layer, that is, the lesions of the mucosal layer through graphics, and cannot judge the submembranous layer, muscular layer, and serosa layer. After the combination of ultrasound and endoscopy, Subcutaneous tissue can be observe and judge to solve the problem of unclear diagnosis by colonoscopy and gastroscopy.

Although endoscopic ultrasonography is more accurate than colonoscopy and gastroscopy, the inspection methods are similar. The endoscope is insert into the body, and then the probe is use to observe and scan the image in real time. And patients need to fast for 6 hours before the examination, because digestive endoscopy is relatively safe, but if the patient feels unwell, he should inform the doctor in time and take corresponding treatment measures.

Nowadays, medical examination technology is becoming more and more perfect. Patients who are afraid of pain and fear of colonoscopy and gastroscopy can rest assured. Because now there are more painless colonoscopy and painless gastroscopy examinations. Which can be do as long as you sleep. After the examination, you will know whether there is any disease in your gastrointestinal tract. It is simple, easy and stress-free.

We remind everyone that when you encounter gastrointestinal discomfort. You must be vigilant, go to the hospital for examination in time. And cooperate with treatment under the advice of professional doctors. Do not treat yourself through the Internet to avoid delaying the condition and making treatment more difficult.

What is capsule endoscopy?

Capsule endoscopy is a new type of endoscopic examination method. It mainly uses a medical capsule to wrap a miniature camera. Then allows the patient to take the capsule orally to examine the patient’s stomach and small intestine.

Is there risks with capsule endoscopy?

Generally there is no risk, unless there are some contraindications that I was not aware of before. This situation is very rare. It is best to treat it as soon as possible after the condition is discover.