Patient Education Resources

10 Patient Education Resources

Endoscopic Ultrasound - Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-2660

An endoscopic ultrasound is a test that looks at your upper digestive tract, pancreas, gall bladder, bile ducts, mediastinum (structures in the middle of your chest), and lower gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract, if needed. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for your endoscopic ultrasound, where to go for your test, how the test is done, what will happen after the test, and possible risks.

Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WN85-1924

An ultrasound guided percutaneous kidney biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a kidney biopsy, and follow-up care.