Radiology in liver transplantation.
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.
García-Criado
Angeles
A
Ultrasound Unit, Diagnosing Imaging Center, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Villarroel, Spain.
Gilabert
Rosa
R
Bargalló
Xavier
X
Brú
Concepció
C
D001659:Biliary Tract / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000175:diagnosis; D006499:Hepatic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006503:Hepatic Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D018579:Patient Selection; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014019:Tissue Donors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology