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Endoscopic ultrasonography and portal hypertension: where are we in 2009?

Stefania De LisiElisabetta Buscarini

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medicine.medical_specialtyHepatologybusiness.industryGastroenterologyEndoscopic ultrasonographymedicine.diseaseEsophageal and Gastric VaricesEndosonographyHypertension PortalmedicinePortal hypertensionHumansRadiologySplanchnic CirculationbusinessGastrointestinal Hemorrhage

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Endoscopic ultrasonography is currently a sensitive diagnostic and therapeutic tool with established indications, but its role in the management of portal hypertension is not well defined. This article briefly reviews indications, technologic improvements, diagnostic and interventional applications of endoscopic ultrasonography in portal hypertension.

10.1097/meg.0b013e3283316231https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19734796