ULTRASOUND OF LIVER SEGMENTS
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Segmental anatomy according to Couinaud. |
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Para-sagittal Left
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Sagittal Midline. The Ligamentum venosum is highlighted in orange.
lhv:Left hepatic vein ivc: Inferior vena cava
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Para-sagittal Midclavicular.
RPV: Right Portal Vein RHV: Right hepatic vein
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Para-sagittal Right
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Porta hepatis is seen with an oblique angle 45degree rotation from the sagittal view to the transverse view.
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Oblique left showing the ligamentum teres.
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Transverse Plane showing the Ligamentum Venosum
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Transverse Superior Left
lhv: left hepatic vein mhv: middle hepatic vein
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Transverse Mid Right
rpv: right portal vein lpv: left portal vein
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Transverse Superior Right
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