Abstract
Liver transplantation (LT) is the treatment of choice for end-stage chronic liver disease, fulminant liver failure and early stage hepatocellular carcinoma. As discussed in this review, state-of-the-art imaging modalities including ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) play a pivotal role in the selection of patients and donors, as well as in early detection of those complications at risk of impairing graft function and/or survival. We also illustrate main imaging findings related to the wide spectrum of clinical problems raised by LT.
Keywords:
Computed tomography; Liver transplant; Magnetic resonance imaging; Ultrasonography.
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MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / pathology
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / surgery
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Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / methods
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End Stage Liver Disease / pathology
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End Stage Liver Disease / surgery
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Female
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Hepatic Veins / anatomy & histology
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Humans
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Liver / pathology
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Liver Neoplasms / pathology
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Liver Neoplasms / surgery
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Liver Transplantation / methods*
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Living Donors
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Portal Vein / anatomy & histology
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Postoperative Care
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Postoperative Complications / pathology
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Preoperative Care / methods
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
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Transplant Donor Site / pathology
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Transplant Recipients
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Transplants / blood supply
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Ultrasonography
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Vascular Diseases / pathology