The Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Hepatology

Gut Liver. 2023 Mar 15;17(2):204-216. doi: 10.5009/gnl220071. Epub 2022 Dec 2.

Abstract

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has been an indispensable and widely used diagnostic tool in several medical fields, including gastroenterology, cardiology, and urology, due to its diverse therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Many studies show that it is effective and safe in patients with liver conditions where conventional endoscopy or cross-sectional imaging are inefficient or when surgical interventions pose high risks. In this article, we present a review of the current literature for the different diagnostic and therapeutic applications of EUS in liver diseases and their complications and discuss the potential future application of artificial intelligence analysis of EUS.

Keywords: Endoscopic ultrasound; Liver diseases; Portal hypertension.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Endosonography
  • Gastroenterology*
  • Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases* / diagnostic imaging