Radiology in liver transplantation

Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2002 Feb;23(1):114-29. doi: 10.1016/s0887-2171(02)90032-6.

Abstract

Imaging studies are becoming essential in the management of orthotopic liver transplantation (LT). They have a very important role in the preoperative evaluation and selection of suitable candidates. At the same time, they are essential in the early detection of postoperative complications, the recognition of which allows the prompt institution of appropriate therapeutic measures. Timely recognition of complications improves the success of LT; furthermore, some complications can be treated with interventional radiologic procedures, avoiding additional surgery. This article reviews the current application of diagnostic and interventional imaging in liver transplantation, both for cadaveric and living donor transplants.

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Tract / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Graft Rejection / diagnosis
  • Hepatic Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Hepatic Artery / pathology
  • Hepatic Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Hepatic Veins / pathology
  • Humans
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver / pathology*
  • Liver Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Patient Selection
  • Portal Vein / diagnostic imaging
  • Portal Vein / pathology
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Tissue Donors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / diagnostic imaging
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / pathology