| Endoscopic ultrasonography and portal hypertension: where are we in 2009? | |
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PMID: 19734796 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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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Authors:
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Stefania De Lisi; Elisabetta Buscarini |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology Volume: 21 ISSN: 1473-5687 ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-11-12 Completed Date: 2010-12-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9000874 Medline TA: Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1327-32 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Cattedra & Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia, DiBiMIS, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy. stefaniadelisi@gmail.com |
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Endosonography*
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trends Esophageal and Gastric Varices / etiology, therapy, ultrasonography Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology, ultrasonography Humans Hypertension, Portal / complications, therapy, ultrasonography* Splanchnic Circulation |
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