ASGE Therapeutic EUS for Advanced Endosonographers (Live and Virtual) | September 2022-EUS Guided Vascular Therapy

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Video Summary

In the video, the speaker discusses various aspects of endohepatology, including liver biopsy, treatment of portal hypertension, portal pressure measurement, and other vascular therapies. The speaker provides an overview of therapeutic endoscopy and its evolution, with a focus on the emerging concept of endohepatology. The cornerstone of endohepatology is considered to be EOS-guided liver biopsy. The speaker explains the technique and advantages of EOS-guided liver biopsy, emphasizing its cost-saving nature and ability to obtain good sample yields. They also discuss the use of EOS-guided portal pressure measurement and its potential benefits over transjugular methods. Furthermore, the speaker delves into the topic of EOS-guided gastric variceal glue and coiling, highlighting the importance of proper technique and the potential for successful treatment of gastric varices using this approach. Overall, the video provides insights into the advancements and future trends in endohepatology.

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David L. Diehl, MD, FASGE

Keywords

endohepatology

liver biopsy

portal hypertension

portal pressure measurement

vascular therapies

therapeutic endoscopy

EOS-guided liver biopsy

EOS-guided portal pressure measurement

gastric variceal glue