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Portal pressure measurement

Portal pressure measurement

Hello I performed a search but could not get a perfect answer so I thought I would ask the experts. When performing surgery for a PSS, can ultrasound be used to extrapulate portal pressures relatively accurately or should manometers be used?

Fast Scan

At CVMA convention. ER doc discussed “Fast Scan” in triage / initial work up. Includes: quick zoomed out look at position 11, 6-7, 1, and 14. Looking for free fluid in chest, abdomen, splenic mass, and bladder compromise. Also check pericardial effusion. Thoughts on this?

lv bouncing ball!

While attending IVUSS my associate saw this 9 yr old Clumber spaniel for adr. Abdominal rads showed effusion.  Bloodwork normal albumin 2.2. Abdominal scan hyperechoic mesentery throughout no masses seen. Velocity portal,cvc sl diminished . color flow appears normal. Modified transudate found. Went to the chest and found decreased systolic ftn. I’m interested in the…