Detección del shunt intrapulmonar en pacientes con cirrosis hepática mediante doppler transcraneal con contraste. Estudio de prevalencia, caracterización del patrón y validez diagnóstica

We found a high prevalence of IPVD in candidates for liver transplantation. When a late right-to-left shunt with recirculation is observed, CETD has a high probability of detecting IPVD, with few false-positive results. Because this technique has not previously been described in this indication, similar studies are needed for comparison.