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State-of-the-art diagnosis of portal hypertension

EUS-supported portal pressure measurement (EUS-PPM) is one of the most innovative techniques in modern hepatology. It enables direct, safe and extremely accurate measurement of portal pressure - crucial for the diagnosis of portal hypertension.

Endohepatology situation

Endoscopic portal vein pressure measurement

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The examination is particularly important for

  • Liver cirrhosis,
  • Varices,
  • unclear abdominal fluid (ascites),
  • and increased risk of bleeding.

Vivomed is one of the few centers in German-speaking Switzerland to offer this highly specialized procedure - for early risk assessment and optimal treatment planning.

about the author: Dr. Stefan Schlosser is a specialist in gastroenterology and general internal medicine and holds a master's degree in health economics. With over 20 years of professional experience, he has a wealth of clinical and scientific experience. He specializes in interventional minimally invasive endoscopy, functional diagnostics and endobariology. Dr. Schlosser is a course leader for the SGUM in ultrasound training for young doctors and is a member of the Swiss, European and American Society of Gastroenterology (SGG, ESGE, ASGE). He works in an SIWF-recognized outpatient training center in Bern.