Liver Sonography by Duplex and Color Doppler

Liver Sonography by Duplex and Color Doppler

Author: Sharlene A. Teefey, M.D.

Objectives: Upon the completion of this CME article, the reader will be able to:

1. List the etiologies of portal hypertension and describe the Doppler sonographic findings associated with this disorder.

2. Describe the collateral vessels that may be seen sonographically in patients with portal hypertension.

3. List the etiologies of portal vein thrombosis and describe the Doppler sonographic findings associated with this disorder.