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Abdominal ultrasound imaging studies performed in these patients were reviewed, including B mode ultrasound (BMUS), color-coded Doppler ultrasound (CCDS) and contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). Thromboembolic findings on contrast enhanced computed tomography (CTA) were also recorded. Results: Finally, 13 cases of abdominal thrombosis in 226 with COVID 19 infections were included (mean age, 56.69\u00b18.97 years; 10 men, 3 women). Thromboembolic events included: iliac thrombosis (n\u200a=\u200a4), portal venous (PV) thrombosis (n\u200a=\u200a3), superior mesenteric vein (VMS) thrombosis (n\u200a=\u200a2), inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis (n\u200a=\u200a5) and inferior mesenteric vein (VMI) thrombosis (n\u200a=\u200a1). In all cases of abdominal thrombosis, during high resolution BMUS scan, intra-luminary hypoechogenic appositional thrombi could be detected. Meanwhile blood flow with reduced speed less than 20\u200acm\/s could be observed by CCDS. High arterial flow speed was a sign of collateral flow changes with diffuse venous dilatation. On CEUS, changes of the microcirculation of the liver, spleen, kidneys or small bowel by infarctions or micro-emboli could be detected. In 3 cases of PV thrombosis and in 2 cases of IVC thrombosis, catheter interventions were successful performed for recanalization without relevant lumen reduction afterwards. In other cases, without interventional procedure, partial recanalization happened with venous flow speed over 15\u200acm\/s and lumen reduction more than 50%. Conclusions: Our study highlights those thromboembolic complications can be seen in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. 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