Duplex assessment of the portal venous system.

Abstract

The clinical applications of duplex ultrasound and color Doppler imaging in the evaluation of the portal venous system and hepatic vasculature are quite diverse and widespread. These include identification of portal vein thrombosis, portal venous hypertension, and hepatic veno-occlusive disease as well as a role in the preoperative and postoperative treatment of patients who are candidates for portosystemic shunts or for liver allografts. As technological improvements continue, the current applications will almost certainly be refined, with resultant improvements in sensitivity, specificities, and accuracy rates.

• Authors: D B Koslin, S A Mulligan, L L Berland
• Journal: Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR (Semin Ultrasound CT MR) Vol. 13 Issue 1 Pg. 22-33 (Feb 1992) ISSN: 0887-2171 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1562346 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Aneurysm (diagnostic imaging)
• Heart Failure (diagnostic imaging)
• Hepatic Artery (diagnostic imaging)
• Hepatic Veins (diagnostic imaging)
• Humans
• Hypertension, Portal (diagnostic imaging)
• Liver Transplantation
• Portal System (diagnostic imaging)
• Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical
• Regional Blood Flow
• Thrombosis (diagnostic imaging)
• Ultrasonography