Hemodynamics of portal blood flow shown by CT portography: work in progress

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.154.2.3966135· OSTI ID:5863739

Reinig, J W; Sanchez, F W; Vujic, I

Computed tomography and arterial portography were combined in 12 patients for studies of the anatomy and hemodynamics of the portal venous system. This technique was found to be more sensitive than conventional venous-phase angiograms of the superior mesenteric and splenic arteries for evaluation of the anatomy of the portal venous system and extent of thrombosis in patients with cavernous transformation and also facilitated recognition of subtle evidence of hepatofugal flow and portosystemic shunts. CT portography can be employed when conventional angiograms fail to show the portal vein adequately.

• Research Organization: Medical Univ. of South Carolina, Charleston
• OSTI ID: 5863739
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 154:2; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ANATOMY
BLOOD FLOW
BLOOD VESSELS
BODY
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
DISEASES
DYNAMIC FUNCTION STUDIES
GLANDS
LIVER
ORGANS
PATIENTS
PORTAL SYSTEM
THROMBOSIS
TOMOGRAPHY
VASCULAR DISEASES
VEINS