Cirrhosis is a serious liver disease that is formed by pathological changes such as liver dysfunction, changes in intrahepatic vascular structure, and non-specific inflammatory fibrosis caused by the long-term process of liver injury. It is the most common type of liver and gallbladder system disease.

With the continuous progress of medical technology, ultrasound scanning diagnostic technology is widely used and has become one of the important diagnostic methods for liver cirrhosis and related diseases. This article will introduce the ultrasound scanning diagnostic technology for liver cirrhosis and related diseases.

Ultrasound scanning diagnostic techniques for liver cirrhosis

Ultrasound diagnosis is a non-invasive and safe diagnostic method. It can obtain images of the internal structure of the liver based on the propagation and reflection of sound waves in human tissues, and then determine whether the liver has lesions. In the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis, ultrasound technology has high accuracy and repeatability, becoming an important means of diagnosing and monitoring liver cirrhosis.

Through ultrasound scanning, information such as the size, shape, structure, and blood flow dynamics of the liver can be obtained. In addition, it can help doctors observe other signs of liver disease, including Portal hypertension, hepatic vein pressure, and hepatic phlebitis obliterans.

Ultrasound examination is evaluated based on the abbreviation HKDC, where H represents the hepatoreal type, K represents the liver biopsy scores of Konderbil and Knodell, D represents ascites, and C represents cholesterol. Another commonly used ultrasound assessment related to liver diseases is the structural changes in the hepatic veins proposed by Chebyshev.

In the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis by ultrasound, the main aspects include:

1. Liver size and shape

Through ultrasound scanning, the length, width, and thickness of the liver can be measured to evaluate its size and morphology. In patients with liver cirrhosis, due to the reduction of liver volume and contour deformation caused by the lesion, ultrasound scanning can quickly determine whether there is a significant deviation in liver size and shape.

2. Signs of Liver failure

Liver cirrhosis can lead to liver failure, and ultrasound scanning can detect the functional status of the liver, including indicators such as drainage volume, portal pressure, and hepatic artery blood flow. These indicators can help doctors understand the patient's liver status and judge whether there is Liver failure or not.

3. Internal structure of the liver

Through ultrasound scanning, the internal structure and abnormalities of the liver can be observed, including nodules, tumors, and angiogenesis. At the same time, information such as the size, shape, and location of the tumor can also be observed for relevant interventions.