Utility of endoscopic ultrasound in patients with portal hypertension

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2014; 20(39): 14230-14236
Published online Oct 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i39.14230

Table 2 Summary of the use of endoscopic ultrasound in portal hypertension

Diagnosis of gastroesophageal varices

Visualization of collateral veins

Endoscopic ultrasound-guide therapy of gastroesophageal varices such as sclerotherapy and cyanoacrylate injection

Assessment of variceal recurrence and rebleeding

Evaluation of efficacy of pharmacotherapy

Assessment of portal hemodynamics

Tissue and fluid acquisition of ascites and focal liver lesions

Citation: Hammoud GM, Ibdah JA. Utility of endoscopic ultrasound in patients with portal hypertension. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(39): 14230-14236
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i39/14230.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i39.14230