Liver and abdominal ultrasound machines for gastroenterology
Nine of the eleven gastroenterology captures below name the Suresult model behind them, from a longitudinal liver to a splenic vein read at 300 mm. The other two come from the Suresult reference library, and entry to the specialty starts at $1,581 with software included and no subscription.
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Quick answer
A liver ultrasound machine is a convex-array scanner that shows the liver, gallbladder and upper abdomen at the bedside.
- A convex head at 3.2/5.0 MHz reaches 300 mm, which covers a deep liver in a large adult.
- Color Doppler, power Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler and M-mode run on the C5SH, C5SH-Pro, D3Ultra and D3Pro.
- Ultrasound identified moderate-severe fatty liver with 84.8% sensitivity and 93.6% specificity against histology.
- The D3Ultra carries convex, linear and phased formats in one 192-element probe, so abdominal and superficial work share a device.
The capture atlas
Eleven real gastroenterology windows, nine of them on a named Suresult model
Unedited clinical captures · select any image to enlarge
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Longitudinal liver on the D3Ultra
The reference hepatic view, labeled on screen in German as a longitudinal liver section. Gain and depth are set on this window before anything else in the exam.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, H5.0 MHz, gain 90 dB, dynamic range 50
Subcostal liver window on the D3Ultra
The same buyer took the liver from below the costal margin at 3.2 MHz, where portal branches and the hepatic surface come into the sector. A lower transmit frequency buys penetration.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, 3.2 MHz, gain 84 dB, enhancement 4
Left hepatic lobe on the D3Ultra
The screen label reads left hepatic lobe, with the abdominal wall layers stacked above the parenchyma. The left lobe is the window a subxiphoid approach reaches first.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, H5.0 MHz, gain 86 dB, dynamic range 403 windows3 windows
Long-axis gallbladder on the D3Ultra
The gallbladder sits as an anechoic pear against liver parenchyma, taken in long axis by a buyer in July 2026. This is the window that answers most biliary questions.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, 3.2 MHz, gain 81 dB, dynamic range 80
Bright liver recorded as fatty change
Liver parenchyma with portal branches running through it, filed in the library as fatty liver. Steatosis is the highest-volume question a gastroenterology clinic asks a scanner.
reference library still at 200 mm depth, 3.5 MHz, gain 74 dB, dynamic range 80; the exact model is not recorded
Anechoic rim around the liver
A dark band separates the liver from the structures around it, recorded in the library as perihepatic ascites. The same window is used to choose a puncture site before drainage.
reference library still at 200 mm depth, H5.0 MHz, gain 80 dB, dynamic range 80; the exact model is not recorded3 windows3 windows
Color Doppler across hepatic vessels
Flow fills the hepatic vessels red and blue inside the color box on a D3Ultra. Direction and patency are answered here before any spectral trace is taken.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, H5.0 MHz, color gain 50, PRF 0.8 kHz, wall filter 6
Hepatic color flow on the D3Ultra
Two intrahepatic vessels fill blue inside the color box while a vessel beneath the liver fills orange toward the probe. Flow direction is read from the color map before any velocity is taken.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, gain 85 dB, color gain 64, PRF 1.25 kHz, wall filter 3
The same color box on the D3Pro
Two intrahepatic vessels fill blue at 160 mm depth, with a third vessel beneath the liver filling orange. The D3Pro held the same 1.25 kHz color PRF at the same depth.
captured on a D3Pro at 160 mm depth, gain 73 dB, color gain 80, PRF 1.25 kHz, wall filter 62 windows2 windows
Pancreatic region at 240 mm
The buyer labeled this frame as the pancreatic region and named the superior mesenteric artery, the aorta and the vena cava as landmarks. Those vessels are how the pancreas is found.
captured on a D3Ultra at 240 mm depth, H5.0 MHz, gain 83 dB, dynamic range 70
Splenic vein with the depth scale at 300 mm
The same session pushed the convex head to its full depth, with the screen label reading splenic vein. Depth is the specification that decides whether a large abdomen is scannable at all.
captured on a D3Ultra at 300 mm depth, H5.0 MHz, gain 92 dB, dynamic range 40
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Technique basics
How the exam comes together, probe to report
- Start with the convex head.
The liver, gallbladder and upper abdomen all sit deep, so a 3.2/5.0 MHz convex probe is the first choice rather than a linear one.
Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz - Set 160 mm, then go deeper when the liver runs off screen.
Most hepatic views sit inside 160 mm. The C5SH, C5SH-Pro and D3Ultra convex heads are specified to 300 mm, which is what a large abdomen needs.
D: 160 mm, then D: 300 mm on the header - Sweep the liver in two planes, then find the gallbladder.
A longitudinal sweep followed by a subcostal fan covers the parenchyma. The gallbladder is then taken in long axis against the liver.
Two planes, then the gallbladder - Add Doppler where the question needs it.
Color shows whether a hepatic vessel is patent, pulsed-wave Doppler puts a velocity on it, and power Doppler raises sensitivity to slow flow.
Color · PW · power Doppler
What the research says
The evidence, three studies checked
- Ultrasound detects moderate-severe fatty liver against histology.
Across 49 studies and 4,720 participants, ultrasound identified moderate-severe fatty liver with 84.8% sensitivity and 93.6% specificity, compared with histology. The area under the summary ROC curve was 0.93.
Hernaez et al., Hepatology 2011 - Bedside scanning for gallstones held up outside radiology.
In a review of eight studies covering 710 patients, bedside ultrasound performed by emergency physicians detected cholelithiasis with 89.8% sensitivity and 88.0% specificity.
Ross et al., Acad Emerg Med 2011 - A hand-held device changed treatment in one patient in five.
In 86 acute geriatric patients screened with a hand-held device alongside a high-end system, findings with therapeutic consequences appeared in 20 patients, or 23.2%. Gallstones were the most common finding at 32.6% and fatty liver followed at 26.7%.
Weinrebe et al., Z Gerontol Geriatr 2023
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Liver and gallbladder clinics, one probeC5SH
Liver and gallbladder clinics, one probeC5SHA 192-element convex head at 3.2/5.0 MHz specified to 300 mm, with color, power and pulsed-wave Doppler on the same probe. It weighs 150 g and charges wirelessly.
specified to 300 mm, one probe
$2,139 C5SH · 64 Channels High-Res Convex Buy nowView C5SH →
Resolution first on the upper abdomenC5SH-ProThe same convex format built on 256 elements across 64 channels, with the same 90-300 mm depth range. Export covers JPEG, PNG, MP4 and DICOM.
256 elements, convex only
$4,185 C5SH-Pro · 64 Channels High-Res Convex Buy nowView C5SH-Pro →
A GI clinic that also scans lung and vesselsD3UltraThree formats sit in one 192-element probe, so the liver, chest and vessels share a device. Most captures in the atlas above came from this model.
Three formats, three heads
$2,976 D3Ultra · Convex Linear Phased MultipuBuy nowD3Ultra 보기 →
The lowest entry into abdominal scanningC5BAn 80-element convex probe with B-mode and power Doppler, reaching 305 mm, on a 4200 mAh battery rated for 3 hours. Color and pulsed-wave Doppler are not on this model.
reaching 305 mm, entry
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Seven Suresult models for liver and abdominal scanning, compared
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| 모델 | 가격 | 빈도 | 깊이 | 최상의 대상 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5SH | $2,139 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90-300 mm | Liver, gallbladder and abdominal work with color, power and pulsed-wave Doppler, 192 elements on 64 channels |
| C5SH-Pro | $4,185 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90-300 mm | The same convex format with 256 elements on 64 channels |
| C5B | $1,581 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90/160/220/305 mm | B-mode and power Doppler only, 80 elements, the entry price into abdominal scanning |
| D3Ultra | $2,976 | Convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90-300 mm; linear 20-100 mm | Liver work plus lung, vessels and heart in one 192-element probe |
 D3Pro | $2,697 | Convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90-305 mm; linear 20-80 mm | Three formats with a 4200 mAh battery rated for 3 hours of scanning |
 D3L | $2,418 | Convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90-305 mm; linear 20-80 mm | Three formats on 128 elements with a 70 degree convex sector |
 D3 | $2,232 | Convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90-305 mm; linear 20-100 mm | Entry three-format handheld at 150 g, with cable or Wi-Fi connection |
Against the known brands
Suresult vs Clarius C3 HD3, Butterfly iQ3 and GE Vscan Air CL for liver and abdominal work
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| 결과 | Clarius C3 HD3 | 버터플라이 iQ3 | GE Vscan Air CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver and abdominal imaging | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz on the C5SH, C5SH-Pro, C5B, D3Ultra, D3Pro, D3L and D3, with color, power and pulsed-wave Doppler on the Doppler models | 2-6 MHz convex scanner, with abdominal listed among its applications | One 1-12 MHz probe covering linear, convex and phased formats | Curved array 2-5 MHz with 128 elements, paired with a 3-12 MHz linear array |
| Published depth | Convex 90-300 mm on the C5SH, C5SH-Pro and D3Ultra; a buyer capture on this page was taken at 300 mm | Max depth 40 cm published | Abdomen preset to 25 cm, Abdomen Deep to 30 cm | Curved array up to 24 cm, linear array up to 8 cm |
| Device price | $1,581 for the C5B, $2,139 for the C5SH, $2,976 for the D3Ultra | $3,795 published | $3,899 published for the iQ3, $2,699 for the iQ+ | Starting at $4,999 published |
| Software cost | None; imaging modes, measurements, needle guides and DICOM export are included | Essentials at $695 per year, $1,785 for three years, or $2,500 one time | $299 per year for Core or $420 per year for Advanced; $1,500 buys five years of Advanced | Digital Tools for Vscan Air are sold separately from the device |
| Platforms | iOS, Android and Windows on every abdominal model | iOS 및 Android | iOS 및 Android | iOS 및 Android |
| Landed cost | Duties and shipping included in the checkout price, delivered in 1-7 days | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US |
| Regulatory registrations | FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) |
Where Suresult wins
- The C5SH, C5SH-Pro and D3Ultra convex heads are specified to 300 mm, and a buyer capture on this page was taken at that depth.
- Color Doppler, power Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler and M-mode ship on the C5SH, C5SH-Pro, D3Ultra, D3Pro, D3L and D3.
- No subscription is required, and JPEG, PNG, MP4 and DICOM export are included on every abdominal model.
- The checkout price is the landed price, with duties and shipping covered and delivery in 1-7 days.
- The same software runs on iOS, Android and Windows, so no tablet purchase is forced.
- A reusable needle guide for convex probes is a listed accessory at $464.
- Cine loops of 100 to 1,000 frames are stored on the connected device, which is how a gallbladder wall is reviewed.
- Nine of the eleven gastroenterology captures on this page name the Suresult model that recorded them, and two come from the Suresult reference library.
The five-year math
Clarius publishes the C3 HD3 at $3,795 and the Essentials membership at $695 a year, which reaches $3,475 in fees alone by year five. A three-year membership is published at $1,785 and a one-time option at $2,500. Suresult abdominal models carry no subscription.
C5SH, paid onceClarius C3 HD3: scanner + membership= $3,475 in fees alone by year five
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빈도: 볼록형/위상 조절형 프로브 3.2/5.0MHz, 선형 프로브 7.5/10MHz
스캔 깊이: 볼록/위상 프로브: 90~305mm, 선형 프로브: 20~80mm
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빈도: 볼록형 프로브 3.2/5.0MHz, 체강 내 프로브 6/8MHz
스캔 깊이: 볼록 프로브 90/160/220/305mm, 내강 프로브 30/60/90/120mm
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What to Consider Before Buying a Handheld Ultrasound for Gastroenterology
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Before you buy
구매 전 확인해야 할 사항
What is the best handheld ultrasound machine for liver imaging?
For daily liver and gallbladder work the Suresult C5SH is the strongest fit: a 192-element convex head specified to 300 mm with color Doppler. The C5SH-Pro carries the same format on 256 elements. For a clinic that also scans lungs and vessels, the D3Ultra adds linear and phased formats.
Which ultrasound probe is used for the liver?
The liver is scanned with a convex probe at 3.2/5.0 MHz, which trades resolution for penetration. A linear probe at 7.5/10 MHz is used for the abdominal wall and superficial structures, not for hepatic parenchyma.
Can a handheld ultrasound show fatty liver?
Yes. Hernaez and colleagues reported in Hepatology in 2011 that ultrasound identified moderate-severe fatty liver with 84.8% sensitivity and 93.6% specificity against histology.
Can a handheld ultrasound find gallstones?
Yes. In eight studies covering 710 emergency patients, bedside ultrasound detected cholelithiasis with 89.8% sensitivity and 88.0% specificity. The gallbladder is imaged in long axis against the liver.
How deep does a handheld convex probe reach?
The Suresult C5SH, C5SH-Pro and D3Ultra convex heads are specified to 300 mm. A buyer capture taken on a Suresult D3Ultra carries a 300 mm depth scale on its header.
How much does a liver ultrasound machine cost?
A Suresult abdominal handheld costs between $1,581 and $4,185, with software included. Clarius publishes the C3 HD3 at $3,795, Butterfly publishes the iQ3 at $3,899, and GE lists the Vscan Air CL starting at $4,999.
Does a handheld scanner do color Doppler on hepatic vessels?
Yes. Color Doppler, power Doppler and pulsed-wave Doppler run on the C5SH, C5SH-Pro, D3Ultra, D3Pro, D3L and D3. A Suresult D3Ultra hepatic color-Doppler capture was recorded at a color PRF of 0.8 kHz.
Can a handheld scanner guide a paracentesis?
The Doppler models carry in-plane and out-of-plane puncture guides on screen, and the C5SH, C5SH-Pro and D3Ultra add needle enhancement. A reusable convex needle guide is listed as a separate accessory. Procedure practice stays the clinician's decision.
What is the real five-year cost of a liver scanner?
Add the device price to five years of any membership fee. The Clarius Essentials membership at $695 a year reaches $3,475 by year five, and Butterfly's Core plan adds $1,495. Suresult abdominal models carry no subscription.
Is a handheld device accurate enough for an abdominal screen?
In 86 acute geriatric patients screened with a hand-held device alongside a high-end system, findings with therapeutic consequences appeared in 23.2% of patients. Gallstones were the most common finding at 32.6%.
Should a gastroenterologist replace the cart machine with a handheld?
A handheld answers focused questions: liver texture, gallbladder appearance, free fluid and vessel patency. Elastography, contrast-enhanced studies and endoscopic ultrasound stay on other equipment.
What is the difference between the C5SH and the C5SH-Pro?
The C5SH carries 192 elements and the C5SH-Pro carries 256, both across 64 channels. Frequency, the 90-300 mm depth range, imaging modes and export formats are identical.
Can a handheld ultrasound image the bowel?
The convex head shows bowel gas, distended loops and free fluid between loops at 3.2/5.0 MHz. The Suresult media library holds no bowel capture, so no bowel image accompanies this answer.
Which platforms run the software?
iOS, Android and Windows all run Suresult software over a dual-band 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi link. An existing phone or tablet works as the display.
Does a Suresult abdominal scanner export into the record?
Yes. Every abdominal model exports JPEG, PNG, MP4 and DICOM, and stores cine loops of 100 to 1,000 frames on the connected device.
Convex Array Probe (2.5–5 MHz)
For liver, biliary, and deep abdominal evaluations in cirrhotic and hepatobiliary patients.
Linear Array Probe (7–14 MHz)
For superficial structures, GI wall layers, and targeted procedural guidance.
Doppler with PW and CW Modes
To assess portal vein velocity, hepatic artery patency, and variceal flow dynamics.
Needle Enhancement Software and Spatial Compounding
For safe and precise fluid drainage or paracentesis.
Optimized GI Presets
To reduce scanning time in outpatient hepatology and inpatient consults.
Compact, High-capacity Battery (3+ hours)
For mobility across clinics, wards, and endoscopy bays.
Easy Image Sharing and DICOM Compatibility
For seamless EMR integration and reporting.
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정밀한 진단을 위한 27가지 자동 측정법
신속하고 실시간 평가를 위한 완벽한 도구 세트로 업무를 간소화하세요.
B-모드
- 길이, 면적/둘레, 각도, 선분, 거리
- Depth and angle readouts for needle and injection guidance
- Obstetric biometrics (gestational age, EFW) when your caseload needs them
B+M 모드
- 심박수, 시간, 거리
- 좌심실 내경 (LVIDd, LVIDs)
- 박출 분율(EF), 박출량(SV)
B+PW 모드
- 속도, 심박수, S/D 비율, 수심
- 선박 유량 자동 측정
- 최대 수축기 속도(PS), 이완기 말기 속도(ED)
- 시간 평균 최대 속도(TAMAX), 시간 평균 평균 속도(TAMEAN)
- 맥동 지수(PI), 저항 지수(RI)
- 선박 직경 (DIAM), 유량 (FL)
시네 루프
최대 1000 프레임 (≈165초) 미묘한 디테일 하나하나까지 포착하기 위한 연속적인 움직임.
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자주 묻는 질문
Can a Suresult handheld ultrasound replace a formal abdominal ultrasound?
Yes. With a broad frequency-depth range and probes of at least 128 elements for high spatial resolution, Suresult delivers diagnostic-quality imaging. Combined with advanced tools like Color and PW Doppler, it offers performance comparable to many cart-based systems.
How does image archiving and sharing work?
Images and videos are stored locally on your connected iOS or Android device via the built-in Wi-Fi. Files are EMR-ready and easily exportable to PACS or cloud systems.
Can I use Suresult in teaching or academic environments?
Absolutely. It supports image annotation, video capture, and wireless sharing—ideal for case discussions, student demonstrations, and clinical documentation.
Is it portable enough for daily GI practice?
Yes. Suresult devices are lightweight (under 300g), pocket-sized, and battery-operated, making them easy to carry between consults, wards, or procedures.
What gastroenterology-specific features are included?
It comes with one-touch presets for abdominal, liver, and GI scanning. Multi-probe compatibility ensures it covers everything from ascites to liver stiffness assessments, with a minimal learning curve.
How long can it run during prolonged GI scans?
Battery life ranges from 1.5–3 hours per charge depending on the model. While continuous scanning is possible, it’s advised to take short breaks during scans beyond 10 minutes to optimize device longevity and image quality.
