Cattedra & Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia, DiBiMIS, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Dec;21(12):1327-32. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0b013e3283316231.
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.
内镜超声检查目前是一种具有明确适应证的敏感诊断和治疗工具,但它在门静脉高压症管理中的作用尚未明确。本文简要综述了内镜超声检查在门静脉高压症中的适应证、技术改进、诊断和介入应用。