Application of ultrasound technology in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract diseases

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2015 Feb;19(4):602-6.

Abstract

Ultrasound is commonly used in clinical examination which is economic, non-invasive and convenient. Ultrasound can be used for the examination of solid organs and hollow organs. Due to the presence of air, routine ultrasound examination of the digestive tract is not very appropriate, Because of the development of endosonography and its related technology, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases have been improved which is valuable in clinic. This review focused on the application of ultrasound technology in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract diseases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnostic Techniques, Digestive System*
  • Digestive System Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Digestive System Diseases / therapy*
  • Elasticity Imaging Techniques
  • Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal
  • Endosonography
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Ultrasonic Therapy / methods*
  • Ultrasonics / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media