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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2009; 15(8): 907-911
Published online Feb 28, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.907
Clinical application of hepatic CT perfusion
Liang Zhong, Wen-Jing Wang, Jian-Rong Xu
Liang Zhong, Wen-Jing Wang, Jian-Rong Xu, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200001, China
Author contributions: Zhong L, Wang WJ and Xu JR contributed equally to this paper.
Correspondence to: Liang Zhong, MD, PhD, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 145 Shandong Zhong Road, Shanghai 200001, China. zhong-liang@online.sh.cn
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Received: October 30, 2008
Revised: January 12, 2009
Accepted: January 19, 2009
Published online: February 28, 2009
Abstract

Complicated changes occur in hemodynamics of hepatic artery and vein, and portal vein under various kinds of pathologic status because of distinct double hepatic blood supply. This article reviews the clinical application of hepatic computed tomography perfusion in some liver diseases.

Keywords: X-ray computed tomography; Perfusion; Liver; Hemodynamics