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Portal Venography

Imaging & Scans estimated about CNY 1000-2000 (estimated about USD 150-300) 30 min

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Description

Portal venography is an imaging test to evaluate blood flow in the portal vein system, often needed for diagnosing liver disease or portal hypertension, with costs typically ranging ¥1,000–¥2,000 in China; ChinaMedicalHub assists with hospital booking and interpreter support.

Main Uses

Portal venography is primarily used to assess the anatomy and patency of the portal venous system. It is commonly used in the diagnosis and evaluation of portal hypertension, detection of portal vein thrombosis, planning for surgical or interventional procedures, and in the assessment of liver transplantation candidates.

Normal Range

The normal range for portal venography is not defined by numerical values but rather by the absence of abnormalities such as stenosis, thrombosis, or varices. The portal vein and its branches should appear smooth and unobstructed.

Low Values - Possible Causes

Portal venography does not provide a numerical value that can be low; however, conditions leading to decreased portal blood flow include: portal hypertension, cirrhosis, portal vein thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, and congenital anomalies.

High Values - Possible Causes

Similarly, portal venography does not yield a high numerical value. Conditions that may cause increased pressure or abnormal findings in the portal system include: portal hypertension, liver cirrhosis, hepatic tumors, portal vein thrombosis, and splenic vein thrombosis.

estimated about CNY 1000-2000

estimated about USD 150-300

Duration: 30 min