title: The role of endoscopic ultrasonography in the upper gastrointestinal tract: a review with illustrative cases.
abstract: In this article the current applications of endoscopic ultrasound in the upper gastrointestinal tract and its adnexa, as well as the areas of likely development, are reviewed. Illustrative cases are shown from the author's experience. Pitfalls and limitations of the technique are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Mendelson
mesh_terms: D004064:Digestive System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography