Abdominal Doppler studies are referred for in a variety of clinical settings, from chronic conditions to acute settings, with often variable imaging results, and poorly understood physiological mechanisms for changes seen. Today's discussion will present 6 case studies of different abdominal doppler studies alongside relevant clinical information to broaden our understanding of the waveforms in these settings.

This presentation explores two ultrasound cases of the abdominal aorta which demonstrated similar initial sonographic findings in two vastly different patients. The cases highlight the critical role of ultrasound in the early detection and characterisation of aortic pathology, as well as its correlation with other imaging modalities.
Each case focuses on key B mode and Doppler features, scanning technique, as well as their treatment journey, with discussion of how apparently similar imaging findings can lead to markedly different patient management pathways.
Through comparison of these cases, the session aims to reinforce a systematic approach to abdominal aortic assessment in the paediatric population while demonstrating how ultrasound findings can directly influence patient management, ranging from conservative surveillance to surgical intervention.