ASGE International Sampler (On-Demand)-Therapeutic EUS Procedures: What are the Indications?

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Video Summary

The video features Dr. Bronte Holt, an interventional gastroenterologist at St. Vincent's Hospital and Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Melbourne in Australia. She discusses various therapeutic procedures using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). <br /><br />Dr. Holt begins by explaining the indications for EUS-guided access procedures, such as draining pancreatic fluid collections, accessing and draining the biliary and pancreatic ducts, gallbladder drainage, and creating gastroenteral anastomosis. She also discusses endohepatology, including portal pressure gradient assessment and variceal therapy. Lastly, she covers indications for celiac plexus neuralysis.<br /><br />For each procedure, Dr. Holt provides insights into patient selection, technique, success rates, and potential complications. She presents cases and images to demonstrate the effectiveness of EUS-guided procedures in managing various conditions.<br /><br />Overall, the video highlights the role of EUS in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal disorders, while emphasizing the importance of careful patient selection and technique for optimal outcomes.<br /><br />(Note: This summary is based on the provided transcript and the speaker's statements.)

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Bronte A. Holt, MBBS

Keywords

Dr. Bronte Holt

interventional gastroenterologist

endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

therapeutic procedures

patient selection