ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the multi -slice CT angiography(MSCTA)findings and explore the clinical value of cavernous transformation of the portal vein(CTPV).Methods CT and clinical materials of 29 cases CTPV were retrospectively analyzed.Results Portal vein obstruction and surrounding fine dialated portoportal collat-erals were found in all 29 cases,Gastroesophageal varices and abnormal hepatic perfusion signs were detected in 25 patients and 8 cases respectively.Pericholedochal venous plexus and cystic vein were dilated and varicose in 9 cases. Conclusion Multi -slice CT has an important clinical role in CTPV diagnosis and treatment,and it can be used to evaluate the the portal vein obstructed status,the collateral vessels,and the accompanied complications of CTPV.