Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
Chronic liver diseases (CLDs) pose significant diagnostic challenges. Doppler ultrasound offers a non‐invasive alternative to traditional diagnostic methods such as liver biopsy, providing real‐time assessment of hepatic blood flow and tissue architecture. To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and utility of Doppler ultrasound in patients with chronic liver diseases and to examine its correlation with different stages of disease progression. This cross‐sectional study involved 120 patients diagnosed with various stages of chronic liver diseases at a tertiary care hospital. Doppler ultrasound was used to assess liver hemodynamics and its findings were analyzed for sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic utility. Data were statistically analyzed to calculate odds ratios, sensitivity, specificity and correlation coefficients with clinical disease stages. Doppler ultrasound correctly diagnosed CLDs in 75% of the cases, with an odds ratio of 0.33 for incorrect diagnosis (95% CI: 0.16‐0.68, P=0.002), suggesting high diagnostic accuracy. The sensitivity and specificity of Doppler ultrasound varied across different stages of liver disease, showing an increase in sensitivity from 80% in early stages to 90% in late stages. A strong correlation was noted between Doppler ultrasound findings and advanced clinical stages of liver disease (correlation coefficient up to 0.85 in late‐stage cirrhosis, P<0.001). Doppler ultrasound demonstrates significant efficacy in diagnosing and assessing the severity of chronic liver diseases. Its non‐invasive nature and high diagnostic accuracy make it a valuable tool in the clinical management of CLDs. However, the study highlights the need for further research to optimize its use in early disease detection and across diverse patient populations.
How to cite this article:
Ayushi Dhanraj Khawas, Abhijeet Sunil Khapare and Rajkuvar Dilip Koparde. The Role of Doppler Ultrasound in Diagnosing Chronic Liver Diseases: Insights from a Cross‐Sectional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.7.11
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.7.11