Ecografía endoscópica
Durante la ecografía endoscópica, un gastroenterólogo usa la endoscopia y los ultrasonidos para observar el tracto digestivo y los órganos y tejidos cercanos.
Pancreatitis
La pancreatitis se refiere a la inflamación (hinchazón) del páncreas. A menudo es causado por cálculos biliares o abuso de alcohol. Los síntomas de la pancreatitis aguda y crónica son similares.
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
An endoscopic ultrasound is a procedure performed by a gastroenterologist, who uses a combination of endoscopy and ultrasound to look at the digestive tract and nearby organs and tissues.
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis refers to inflammation (swelling) of the pancreas. It is often caused by gallstones or heavy alcohol abuse. Both acute and chronic pancreatitis symptoms are similar.
Gallstones
Gallstones are parts of the bile stored in the gallbladder, such as cholesterol and bilirubin, hardened into solid matter. Symptoms can be pain in the upper abdomen, vomiting and sweating.
