Role of endoscopic ultrasound in liver disease: Where do we stand in 2017?

Hamzeh A Saraireh, Mohammad Bilal, Shailendra Singh, Hamzeh A Saraireh, Mohammad Bilal, Shailendra Singh

Abstract

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) was first introduced into medical practice in 1980s as a diagnostic imaging modality for pancreatic pathology. EUS has the unique advantage of combining ultrasound and endoscopy to obtain detailed information of the gastrointestinal tract. Over the past decade, the use of EUS in liver diseases has been increasing. EUS, which was initially used as a diagnostic tool, is now having increasing therapeutic role as well. We provide a review of the application of EUS in the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of liver disease. We also look at the evolving future research on the role of EUS in liver diseases.

Keywords: Endoscopic ultrasound; Liver disease; Liver lesions; Portal hypertension.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors report no conflict of interest and have no financial disclosures.

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