Color Doppler sonography is an important modality in the non-invasive
evaluation of the liver. It is commonly used to evaluate vascular chan
ges which accompany cirrhosis. Doppler techniques are also used to eva
luate patients who have undergone liver transplantation or transjugula
r intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement. This review descr
ibes the various applications of color Doppler in hepatic imaging. (C)
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