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5 Uses of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) for Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Digestive Diseases Center • Jun 28, 2018

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is among the most valuable tools available for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract and nearby organs, including certain forms of cancer. Through the use of a thin, flexible tube with attached light and camera, physicians are able to get clear, detailed pictures, allowing for more accurate diagnosis, biopsies, and even delivery of certain medications. Here are just five of the benefits that EUS may provide in the case of some cancers:

5 Uses of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) for Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment [Infographic]

Digestive Diseases Center has recently partnered with specialist, Dr. Rafael Ching Companioni, to bring exclusive EUS services and a dedicated treatment facility to patients in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. To learn more about EUS, its many uses, and if it may be of benefit to you, contact our office.

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