Cross-sectional imaging of liver transplantation

Orthotopic liver transplantation is commonly performed at many institutions around the world. The care of these critically ill patients has heavily relied upon cross-sectional imaging. CT, MRI, and ultrasound help enormously in the preoperative assessment of these patients and in the postoperative management of the various complications. This article reviews the role of these cross-sectional modalities and their respective strengths and weaknesses in the adult transplant candidate and recipient.