Emerson Hospital Offers Endoscopic Ultrasound

CONCORD, MA — Emerson Hospital in Concord has become one of the first hospitals in the area to offer Endoscopic Ultrasounds.

The hospital is partnering with Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center to offer endoscopic ultrasound, or EUS, procedures. The EUS is used by gastroenterologists to help diagnose and treat patients with complex stomach issues. EUS also evaluates certain cancers in patients treated at the Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital-Bethke.

The specialized procedure blends endoscopy and ultrasound to yield highly detailed imaging of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts. It gives doctors a more detailed and in-depth view of organs like the pancreas, gallbladder, lungs, and bladder, aiding doctors in their treatment plans for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. Most EUS procedures are performed in an outpatient setting with patient sedation and typically take between 20 and 45 minutes.

“Emerson Hospital is committed to providing high-quality care to patients using the latest technology,” said Christine Schuster, president and CEO of Emerson Hospital. “We are pleased to be one of the first hospitals in the area to offer this advanced capability. Investments such as EUS are a reflection of our mission to improve the health of our communities by providing local access to the best possible care.”

Dr. Marvin Ryou, Advanced Endoscopy at Emerson Hospital, and Middlesex Digestive gastroenterologist Dr. Arpan H. Patel, experts in advanced interventional endoscopy, perform EUS procedures at Emerson.