The Endoscopic Hepatologist, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

In consultation with Dr.

Charles Lightdale, Dr.

DiMaio has assembled a list of articles devoted to endoscopy in hepatology with the most current and clinically relevant content.

Dr.

DiMaio invited top experts from well-known institutions to contribute reviews on the following topics: EUS in the evaluation of unexplained biliary dilation and liver function test abnormalities; EUS-guided liver biopsy; Advances in endoscopic imaging of the biliary tree; Expert evaluation of indeterminate biliary strictures; Stenting for benign and malignant biliary strictures; Endoscopic management of biliary issues in the liver transplant patient; Endoscopic management of complex biliary stone disease; EUS-guided biliary drainage; ERCP and EUS-guided drainage of the gallbladder; EUS-guided interventions for the measurement and treatment of portal hypertension; Endoscopic management of portal hypertension-related bleeding; EUS for diagnosis and staging of liver tumors; ERCP-guided ablation for cholangiocarcinoma; and EUS-guided ablation of liver tumors.

Readers will come away with the most current clinical information they need to improve outcomes in patients with liver disease.