Gastroenterology at Hackensack
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Endoscopic Ultrasound Procedure in New Jersey
When your doctor needs a highly detailed look inside your digestive tract and surrounding organs, an Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) provides the clearest possible view. At Hackensack Meridian Health, our gastroenterology experts use this advanced, minimally invasive procedure to accurately diagnose complex conditions and create the most effective treatment plan for you.
This state-of-the-art technology allows us to see what other imaging tests might miss, ensuring you receive a precise diagnosis with the highest level of care.
Why an Endoscopic Ultrasound is Done
An Endoscopic Ultrasound is often used as a diagnostic procedure for those with the following symptoms:
- Abdominal pain
- Abnormal imaging results on CT scan or X-ray
- Tumors or growths on the intestinal tract or nearby organs
- Weight loss
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What to Expect Before and After an Endoscopic Ultrasound
To allow for a thorough exam, your stomach should be completely empty. This means that you cannot have anything to eat or drink after midnight the evening before the procedure. You may also need to stop taking any aspirin or blood-thinning medications a few days before the exam.
Afterward, you may feel a temporary mild sore throat. Serious risks are rare, such as bleeding, infection, a reaction to anesthesia, or tears in the intestinal wall. You should not drive or operate machinery for the remainder of the exam day.
Your physician will be able to provide you with additional information before your exam day.
Other Types of Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Exams
Other types of exams include CAT scans or external ultrasounds and are usually performed prior to receiving an endoscopic ultrasound. Your physician will discuss which type of procedure is best for you.
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