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Assessment of normal portal vein diameter in children

TarakNath Ghosh, Mukut Banerjee, Samit Basu

    Tropical Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation
    |December 5, 2014
    PubMed

    Insights

    Portal vein diameter in children increases with age and body size, with height being the most significant factor. These findings establish normal ranges for pediatric portal vein measurements.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric imaging
    • Vascular ultrasonography
    • Human growth and development

    Background:

    • Portal vein diameter in adults is well-documented, but pediatric norms are lacking.
    • Understanding normal portal vein dimensions in children is crucial for diagnosing various medical conditions.
    • This study addresses the gap in knowledge regarding portal vein caliber in growing Indian children.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish age, gender, and anthropometric-based standards for normal portal vein diameter in healthy Indian children.
    • To investigate the correlation between portal vein diameter and anthropometric parameters in pediatric populations.
    • To provide reference values for ultrasonographic assessment of the portal vein in children.

    Main Methods:

    • Ultrasonographic assessment of portal vein diameter in 306 healthy Indian children (infants to 12 years).
    • Children were categorized into ten age groups and further divided by gender.
    • Key anthropometric parameters (weight, height, chest circumference) were measured.

    Main Results:

    • Portal vein diameter shows a significant positive correlation with age, height, weight, and chest circumference.
    • No significant gender-based differences were observed in portal vein diameter.
    • Height/length was identified as the most consistent and strongest independent determinant of portal vein diameter.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides essential normative data for portal vein diameter in Indian children.
    • Portal vein diameter is strongly influenced by age and anthropometric variables, particularly height.
    • These findings aid in the accurate ultrasonographic evaluation of pediatric portal venous systems.
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