For early diagnosis of Ca stomach which method is used
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
Endoscopy
Staining with endoscopy biopsy
Physical examination
Ultrasound abdomen
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