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[Color Doppler flow image of Budd-Chiari syndrome]
Jin-Tang Liao1, Ying Xiao, Tie-Han Huang
1Department of Ultrasonography, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China. liaojintang@hotmail.com
Insights
Color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) is a valuable non-invasive tool for diagnosing Budd-Chiari syndrome (B-CS). This study found CDFI achieved a 97.1% correct diagnostic rate in 35 patients.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Imaging
- Hepatology
- Diagnostic Radiology
Background:
- Budd-Chiari syndrome (B-CS) is a rare condition characterized by hepatic venous outflow obstruction.
- Accurate and timely diagnosis is crucial for effective management of B-CS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the diagnostic efficacy of color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) in identifying Budd-Chiari syndrome.
- To compare CDFI findings with venography of the inferior vena cava (IVC).
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of CDFI findings in 35 patients diagnosed with B-CS.
- Comparison of CDFI results with inferior vena cava (IVC) venography findings.
Main Results:
- CDFI correctly diagnosed B-CS in 34 out of 35 patients, yielding a 97.1% accuracy rate.
- One case of local stenosis was misdiagnosed.
- CDFI identified stenosis or occlusion in the hepatic vein and IVC in 24 patients, IVC only in 8, and hepatic vein only in 2.
Conclusions:
- Color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) demonstrates significant diagnostic value for Budd-Chiari syndrome.
- CDFI is proposed as a primary non-invasive imaging technique for B-CS diagnosis.
Objective:
To evaluate the diagnostic value of color Doppler flow image (CDFI) for the diagnosis of Budd-Chiari syndrome (B-CS).
Methods:
CDFI findings of 35 patients with B-CS were retrospectively analyzed and compared with the findings of venography of inferior vena cava (IVC).
Results:
Thirty-four patients were diagnosed as B-CS by CDFI, while one patient with local tunica stenosis was misdiagnosed. The correct diagnostic rate was 97.1%. In the 34 patients, CDFI displayed stenosis or occlusion in the hepatic vein and IVC in 24 patients, IVC only in 8,and hepatic vein only in 2.
Conclusion:
CDFI may be a principal non-invasive technique to diagnose B-CS.
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