title: Pretransplantation Imaging Workup of the Liver Donor and Recipient.
abstract: Liver transplantation requires thorough preoperative imaging. Contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) and MR imaging are the main modalities utilized for this purpose. Radiation-reducing protocols, advanced imaging techniques for evaluation of parenchymal fat and iron content, and 3-dimenionsal and volumetric reformations are routinely used. The helpful diagnostic radiologist has a complete understanding of indications for transplant, the indications for bridging and/or down-staging therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma, and the components of the transplant operation. With this information at hand, the radiologist can craft a thorough, yet succinct report that will help the surgeon plan and execute successful donor and recipient transplant operations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Radiology Founders 205, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Kristine S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Burk
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Radiology WHT-270, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Ajay K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, White 521c, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Parsia A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Vagefi
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Radiology WHT-270, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Electronic address: dsahani@partners.org.
authors.forename: Dushyant
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sahani
mesh_terms: D049448:Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D014019:Tissue Donors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
keywords: Biliary anatomy and variants; Hepatic artery anatomy and variants; Hepatic vein anatomy and variants; Liver transplantation; Portal vein anatomy and variants; Preliving donor liver transplant imaging