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. 1976 Apr;4(2):85-90.
doi: 10.1002/jcu.1870040205.

Newer ultrasonographic anatomy in the upper abdomen: I. The portal and hepatic venous anatomy

E N Carlsen, R A Filly

Newer ultrasonographic anatomy in the upper abdomen: I. The portal and hepatic venous anatomy

E N Carlsen et al. J Clin Ultrasound. 1976 Apr.

Abstract

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.

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