Measurement of Normal Liver Span in Adult Sudanese using Ultrasonography

Abstract

This study is across sectional descriptive study conducted in Military Hospital- Omdurman, and Wad madani Military Hospital from July to October 2019 .The problem of the study was need to determine reference values for normal liver span measurement in adult Sudanese population. The study aimed to measure normal liver span using ultrasonography. About 70 cases were selected randomly using several ultrasound machines (Esaote machine, Honda HS2000) with curve linear probe 3.5 megahertz. The patient prepared before scanning to get better visualization of the abdominal organs (fasting at least 8 hours). Good technique and positioning will give clear image of the liver. The data collected by using clinical data sheets which is designed to include the specific variables.The data was analyzed by using statistic package for social sciences (SPSS), Microsoft Excel and word presented by figures and tables.The study found that liver span means was (12.886±1.089 cm). Finally, with observe results, we will be sure that the ultrasound is an essential modality and play a great role in the measurement and assessment of the normal measurement of liver span in Sudanese population