Anatomical considerations in the imaging of 'reduced-size' liver transplantation in children.
In liver transplantation, understanding the altered anatomical features unique to the reduced-size hepatic allografts commonly used in children is crucial in assessment of the post-surgical imaging findings. The radiologist needs to be aware of these findings because the reconstructed anatomy can lead to many imaging pitfalls if not adequately appreciated. This paper aims to evaluate the US and CT findings with regard to the anatomical features, the patency of relevant vasculature and the presence of the more commonly encountered complications in children with reduced-size liver transplants.
Andronikou
Savvas
S
Department of Paediatric Radiology, University of Cape Town and Institute of Child Health, Red Cross Children's Hospital, Cape Town 7700, South Africa. docsav@mweb.co.za
Millar
Allistair J W
AJ
Kader
Ebrahim
E
Welman
Chris J
CJ
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014654:Vascular Patency