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

Stefania De Lisi; Elisabetta Buscarini

doi:10.1097/MEG.0b013e3283316231

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

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Dec;21(12):1327-32. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0b013e3283316231.

Authors

Stefania De Lisi¹, Elisabetta Buscarini

Affiliation

¹ Cattedra & Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia, DiBiMIS, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy. stefaniadelisi@gmail.com

PMID: 19734796
DOI: 10.1097/MEG.0b013e3283316231

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Endosonography* / trends
Esophageal and Gastric Varices / diagnostic imaging
Esophageal and Gastric Varices / etiology
Esophageal and Gastric Varices / therapy
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
Humans
Hypertension, Portal / complications
Hypertension, Portal / diagnostic imaging*
Hypertension, Portal / therapy
Splanchnic Circulation