ASGE 2023 Masterclass EUS: Principles, Best Practices & Innovative Paradigms (Virtual) | February 2023-Practical Approach to EUS in Endo-Hepatology Interventions

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Dr. Ken Chang delivered a lecture on endohepatology, focusing on practical approaches to endohepatology interventions. He discussed US-guided shear wave elastography, which is a non-invasive method of measuring liver stiffness. He also talked about liver biopsy techniques and the importance of obtaining a definitive histological diagnosis. Dr. Chang highlighted the benefits of endohepatology, which offers a one-stop shop for endoscopic liver evaluation. He emphasized the value of integrating endoscopy with hepatology for a comprehensive assessment of liver disease. Dr. Chang also discussed the use of US portal pressure gradient measurement in evaluating portal hypertension. He mentioned that this technique can provide important information in determining the severity of portal hypertension and guiding treatment decisions. The lecture concluded with a demonstration of the liver biopsy technique and a discussion on the recovery and potential complications of the procedure. Overall, Dr. Chang highlighted the advancements and benefits of endohepatology in the diagnosis and management of liver disease.

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Kenneth J. Chang, MD, FASGE

Keywords

endohepatology

shear wave elastography

liver biopsy techniques

histological diagnosis

endoscopic liver evaluation

portal hypertension

treatment decisions