Background: The pancreas has a normal echogenicity that is comparable to or slightly higher than that of the liver. Fat accumulated around the pancreas determines pancreatic echogenicity, and ultrasound scan is a crucial diagnostic and screening tool for its assessment. Objective...
Background: The pancreas can be imaged using ultrasound to provide details on its size, echotexture, ductal anatomy, and surrounding tissues. Diagnostic and interventional procedures can be easily completed quickly and for a low cost. Objectives: To determine the normal pancreati...
Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Emily Gabriel Enefia Kiridi, Obiora Chibundu, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Obinna Isidore Onyia, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Abednigo Ojanerohan Addah & Adedotun Daniel Adesina·International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology·2023
Background: The hepatic artery is a branch of the coeliac trunk, and supplies 25% of the total blood flow to the liver, while the portal vein is formed by the mesenteric and splenic veins, and accounts for the remaining 75% of hepatic blood supply. Objectives: To compare the port...
Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Emily Gabriel Enefia Kiridi, Obiora Chibundu, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Obinna Isidore Onyia, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Isaac Joel Abasi & Adedotun Daniel Adesina·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Hepatology·2023
Background: About 75% of the liver blood flow is from the portal vein, while the remaining 25% comes from the hepatic artery. One of the main abnormalities of the portal system is portal hypertension, and the portal vein diameter is key in make this diagnosis. Objectives: To asse...