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Summary of the use of endoscopic ultrasound in portal hypertension
| Diagnosis of gastroesophageal varices |
| Visualization of collateral veins |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guide therapy of gastroesophageal varices such as sclerotherapy and cyanoacrylate injection |
| Assessment of variceal recurrence and rebleeding |
| Evaluation of efficacy of pharmacotherapy |
| Assessment of portal hemodynamics |
| Tissue and fluid acquisition of ascites and focal liver lesions |
