For early diagnosis of Ca stomach which method is used
Endoscopy
Staining with endoscopy biopsy
Physical examination
Ultrasound abdomen
Endoscopy is the best method to diagnose gastric cancer as it visualizes the gastric mucosa and allows biopsy for a histological diagnosis Chromoendoscopy helps in identification of mucosal abnormalities through topical stains Magnification endoscopy is used to magnify standard endoscopic field by 1.5-150 times. Narrow band imaging affords increased visualisation of the microvasculature Confocal laser endoscopy permits in vivo, three dimensional microscopy including subsurface structures EUS is a tool for preoperative staging and selection for neo adjuvant therapy Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1218-1221
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