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Review
. 2009 Dec;21(12):1327-32.
doi: 10.1097/MEG.0b013e3283316231.

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

Stefania De Lisi  1 , Elisabetta Buscarini
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Endoscopic ultrasonography and portal hypertension: where are we in 2009?

Stefania De Lisi et al. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Dec.

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.

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