Endosonography

Endosonography

Endosonography is a medical procedure in which an endoscope is inserted into the body. An endoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument that has a light and a lens for viewing. A probe at the end of the endoscope is used to bounce high-energy sound waves (ultrasound) off internal organs to make a picture (sonogram). Also called endoscopic ultrasound and EUS.

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* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=454991 Endosonography] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms


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