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SUBMITTER: Samarasena JB
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6106144 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul-Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Endoscopic ultrasound 20180701 4
A growing number of studies have explored EUS-guided vascular catheterization due to the relative proximity of the gastrointestinal tract to the major blood vessels of the mediastinum and abdomen. In particular, EUS-guided access of the portal vein (PV) may be favorable given the relative difficulty of PV access through standard percutaneous routes. Two major diagnostic applications of EUS-guided vascular access include angiography and assessment of intravascular pressure. This review will outli ...[more]