Ultrasound diagnosis of portocaval anastomosis in infants--a report of eight cases

P Farrant; H B Meire; J Karani

doi:10.1259/0007-1285-69-821-389

Ultrasound diagnosis of portocaval anastomosis in infants--a report of eight cases

Br J Radiol. 1996 May;69(821):389-93. doi: 10.1259/0007-1285-69-821-389.

Authors

P Farrant¹, H B Meire, J Karani

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, King's College Hospital, London, UK.

PMID: 8705174
DOI: 10.1259/0007-1285-69-821-389

Abstract

We report eight cases of portocaval anastomosis in infants diagnosed by ultrasound. Anatomically we believe this represents continuing patency of the ductus venosus, either as a primary developmental abnormality or secondary to established liver cell failure.

Publication types

Case Reports
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Arteriovenous Anastomosis / diagnostic imaging*
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / diagnostic imaging*
Fatal Outcome
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Liver / blood supply*
Liver Circulation / physiology*
Liver Failure / congenital
Liver Failure / diagnostic imaging*
Male
Portal Vein / abnormalities*
Ultrasonography