Gastrointestinal color Doppler ultrasound primarily examines various organs within the abdominal digestive system, such as the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen, and more. It assesses the size and volume of these organs, checks for the presence of any growths or foreign objects within them, and identifies any structural changes or organic alterations.

The main difference between gastrointestinal ultrasound (B-mode) and color Doppler ultrasound lies in the imaging technology. B-mode ultrasound provides black and white images, while color Doppler ultrasound incorporates color to visualize blood flow. Color Doppler ultrasound allows for the continuous observation of dynamic changes in blood flow. It offers high clarity and accuracy, and the price difference compared to B-mode ultrasound is not significant. In general, doctors often recommend color Doppler ultrasound as it is a more comprehensive diagnostic method when compared to traditional B-mode ultrasound.

Color Doppler ultrasound and B-mode ultrasound are both forms of ultrasonography, with color Doppler including both 4D and 3D variants. In clinical practice, color Doppler ultrasound is highly regarded and popularly used as it is often referred to as non-invasive vascular imaging. It is capable of distinguishing between arteries and veins, identifying vascular and non-vascular lesions, understanding the nature of blood flow, and assessing blood flow timing and velocity. It can reliably detect shunting and reflux, making color Doppler ultrasound a superior choice compared to B-mode ultrasound.

What preparations are required for gastrointestinal color Doppler ultrasound?

Gastrointestinal color Doppler ultrasound requires fasting for over 8 hours. This fasting period allows the gallbladder to be in a distended state, making it easier to detect abnormalities. Additionally, having less gas in the gastrointestinal tract improves the visualization of other organs, making it easier to investigate small lesions.

What systemic diseases can be diagnosed using gastrointestinal color Doppler ultrasound?

Gastrointestinal color Doppler ultrasound can be used to diagnose a variety of diseases, including fatty liver, cirrhosis, liver cysts, liver hemangiomas, liver abscesses, primary liver cancer, liver metastases, gallbladder inflammation, gallstones, gallbladder polyps, gallbladder mass lesions, pancreatic cystic lesions, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, splenic cysts, splenic hemangiomas, portal vein system disorders, common bile duct lesions, and more.

Today, gastrointestinal color Doppler ultrasound has become the preferred examination for health check-ups due to its simplicity, convenience, and affordability. If you experience discomfort in the abdominal or lower back regions, or radiating pain in the right shoulder, it is advisable to undergo gastrointestinal color Doppler ultrasound for the early detection of abnormalities and prompt treatment. As a manufacturer of color Doppler ultrasound machines, Dawa Medical offers a range of portable and cart-based options suitable for use in hospitals, clinics, and rural health check-up services.