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Newer ultrasonographic anatomy in the upper abdomen: I. The portal and hepatic venous anatomy
Author(s) -
Carlsen Ernest N.,
Filly Roy A.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/jcu.1870040205
Subject(s) - medicine , anatomy , abdomen , upper abdomen , portal venous system , radiology , portal hypertension , cirrhosis
Gray scale ultrasonography has made it possible to identify hepatic and portal venous structures. Single sector sweep scanning is important in depicting these structures. Identification of venous structures is discussed as well as methods for distinguishing large veins from pathologic structures.