Radiology · 1985 · 19 citations · 0 references
MedicineAnatomyRadiologyGastroenterologyHepatologyUltrasonographyHepatic PathophysiologyHepatic Vascular DisordersLiver Blood FlowLiver DiseaseLiver ImagingPortal HypertensionBlood FlowInferior Vena Cava UltrasoundIntrahepatic Portal HypertensionPortal Hypertension HemodynamicsPortal Hypertensive BleedingPortal Venous Anatomy
Asymptomatic infrahepatic interruption of the inferior vena cava with portal continuation is described. The diagnosis was established by ultrasound and confirmed by inferior cavography and computed tomography. Hemodynamic studies showed portal hypertension due to increased blood flow through the liver.