The Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Assessing Portal Hypertension: A State-of-the-Art Literature Review and Evolving Perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Portal hypertension (PH) is a critical complication in patients with hepatic diseases. Its accurate evaluation is essential for early diagnosis, risk stratification, and management. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has emerged as a promising diagnostic tool, offering high-resolution imaging of the portal venous system, hepatic vasculature, and surrounding structures.

Aims

This review aims at providing an overview of the evolving role of EUS in PH evaluation in patients with liver disease.

Materials and methods

A systematic search was conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar until 31 May 2024. Relevant studies were identified using keywords related to EUS and PH. Additional references were included based on expert knowledge and citation analysis. Only full-length p

SUBMITTER: Termite F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11927608 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature