Have we forgotten imaging prior to and after kidney transplantation?

Stan Benjamens; Andor W J M Glaudemans; Stefan P Berger; Riemer H J A Slart; Robert A Pol

doi:10.1007/s00330-018-5358-6

Have we forgotten imaging prior to and after kidney transplantation?

Eur Radiol. 2018 Aug;28(8):3263-3267. doi: 10.1007/s00330-018-5358-6. Epub 2018 Mar 7.

Authors

Stan Benjamens^{1

2}, Andor W J M Glaudemans³, Stefan P Berger⁴, Riemer H J A Slart^{3

5}, Robert A Pol⁶

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands. s.benjamens@umcg.nl.
² Medical Imaging Center, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands. s.benjamens@umcg.nl.
³ Medical Imaging Center, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands.
⁴ Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands.
⁵ Department of Biomedical Photonic Imaging, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
⁶ Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands.

PMID: 29516166
DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5358-6

Abstract

• The number of publications on imaging and kidney transplantation is low. • These publications are poorly cited, as compared with other fields of imaging. • Conversely, there is a clinical need for evidence-based recommendations. • Innovative advances for the use of imaging and kidney transplantation are essential. • An increased focus and adequate research funding are highly anticipated by clinicians.

Publication types

Editorial

MeSH terms

Bibliometrics
Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
Humans
Kidney Transplantation*
Postoperative Period
Preoperative Period