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Gray scale sonographic anatomy of the pancreas
Author(s) -
Ghorashi Bijan,
Rector William R.
Publication year - 1977
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.1870050107
Subject(s) - medicine , pancreas , anatomy , splenic vein , superior mesenteric vein , portal vein , oblique case , mesenteric vein , superior mesenteric artery , annular pancreas , radiology , portal hypertension , linguistics , philosophy , cirrhosis
With the development of gray scale, the appearance of pancreatic anatomy and its relationship to surrounding structures can be demonstrated more effectively. Gray scale has made it possible to identify such vessels as the portal vein, superior mesenteric vein, superior mesenteric artery, splenic vein, etc. This makes it possible to identify the pancreas more precisely. The normal pancreas appears to have a fairly specific echo pattern. The pancreas scanning techniques used in this study include the oblique, transverse, and longitudinal sections. Oblique views are especially useful.