Clinical value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the diagnosis of Budd-Chiari syndrome with inferior vena cava obstruction.
- Author:
Yu-Kun LUO
1
;
Jun-Lai LI
;
Yue-Xiang WANG
;
Zhi-Li WANG
;
Jian-Hong XU
;
Jie TANG
;
Mao-Qiang WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Budd-Chiari Syndrome; diagnostic imaging; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Ultrasonography; Vena Cava, Inferior; diagnostic imaging; Young Adult
- From: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2010;32(4):470-472
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the clinical value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the diagnosis of Budd-Chiari syndrome with inferior vena cava (IVC) obstruction.
METHODA total of 38 patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome with IVC obstruction were examined by CEUS before and after vascular interventional management, and the results were compared with angiographic findings.
RESULTSThe location and degree of IVC obstruction were clearly showed on CEUS. Enhancement was found in the occlusion site, and blood flow was narrowed at the stenosis site. The arrival time was earlier after treatment in the IVC obstruction, and it was positively correlated with the pressure of IVC( P< 0.05).
CONCLUSIONThe location and type of the occlusion and stenosis in IVC can be accurately determined by CEUS. Therefore, CEUS can provide useful information for the selection of surgical procedures and post-operative effectiveness.
