Endoscopic Ultrasonography Live 2010

Dates: Oct. 8-10, 2010

Location: Chicago, IL

Sponsored by the University of Chicago and endorsed by the AGA Institute, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Overview:

The purpose of this course is to provide a critical review of the role of endoscopic ultrasound  (EUS) in gastroenterology, surgery and oncology. Attendees will obtain a thorough update of the most recent advances in endosonographic technology and equipment, and a step-by-step guide to performing the procedure.

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Audience:

Gastroenterologists, endoscopists, surgeons, and nurses will have an opportunity to review the indications and techniques used for EUS, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and injection therapy.

Learning Objectives:

After attending this educational activity, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the most recent advances in endosonographic technology and equipment.
  • Describe the endoscopic EUS procedure and its role in the specialties of gastroenterology, surgery and oncology.
  • Explain the applications for the radial, sector-scanning echoendoscope and the curved linear-array echoendoscope, including EUS-guided fine needle aspiration and EUS probes.
  • Identify the indications for tissue elastography.

Additional Information:

For additional information, including program and registration information, please visit the conference Web site