The Clinical Value of Endoscopic Ultrasonography Combined with Endoscopic Treatment for Upper Gastrointestinal Lifting Lesions - Takeaways - MDSpire

The Clinical Value of Endoscopic Ultrasonography Combined with Endoscopic Treatment for Upper Gastrointestinal Lifting Lesions

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  • Guo, Huanhuan

  • Peng, Bo

  • Xiong, Zhang'e

  • Li, Ziyin

  • April 9, 2026

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    The study evaluated the effectiveness of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) combined with endoscopic therapy for upper GI protruding lesions.

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    Out of 106 cases, endoscopic management succeeded in 101 cases, with 2 redirected to surgery and 3 managed surgically.

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    The diagnostic concordance rate between EUS and pathological diagnosis was 81.13%, with varying rates for different lesion types.

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    EUS demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for polyps, leiomyomas, and GIST, indicating its diagnostic efficacy.

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    The study highlights the need for improved expertise in diagnosing less common GI conditions to minimize misdiagnosis risks.

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The Clinical Value of Endoscopic Ultrasonography Combined with Endoscopic Treatment for Upper Gastrointestinal Lifting Lesions

  • by Guo, Huanhuan , Peng, Bo , Xiong, Zhang'e , Li, Ziyin

  • April 9, 2026

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