Pelvic examination under anesthesia (EUA) is performed when a patient cannot be adequately examined without sedation or general anesthesia (eg, for reasons of physical or psychological discomfort) or to provide information that will help guide a subsequent surgical procedure.

What does the medical term EUA mean?

An EUA is a shortened term for Examination Under Anaesthetic; this is an examination carried out while your child is asleep under the effects of a general anaesthetic.

What is EUA with biopsy?

Examination under anaesthetic (EUA) This means you’re asleep during the examination. This allows your muscles to relax and makes it easier for the specialist to examine any abnormal areas. The specialist can take tissue samples (biopsies). You might have this test to help diagnose your anal cancer.