Through the Scope Hepatobiliary Interventions in Patients with Liver Diseases: Minimizing Risks and Improving Outcomes

The use of advanced endoscopic techniques in the field of hepatology has rapidly expanded over the last decade. Traditionally, endoscopy in patients with chronic liver disease was limited to screening/surveillance of gastroesophageal varices and colorectal polyps as well as endoscopic interventions for prophylaxis and treatment of acute variceal hemorrhage. Interventions such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) have become standard of care for various hepatobiliary disorders and permit minimally invasive management, reducing the need for surgical and percutaneous interventions.
Source: Clinics in Liver Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research