Radiology of hepatic transplantation

Hepatic transplantation is now a relatively commonplace procedure, performed at many institutions around the world. Assessment of transplant candidacy and posttransplantation complications relies heavily on radiologic studies. After transplantation, radiographic evaluation is especially important as the clinical presentation and laboratory findings of many complications are nonspecific. Additionally, therapeutic radiologic intervention is often beneficial in the management of posttransplantation complications. This article reviews the role of imaging in hepatic transplantation. It focuses on the capabilities of noninvasive and invasive imaging modalities in the evaluation of potential hepatic transplant candidates and in hepatic recipients, and it also reviews the application of interventional radiologic procedures to posttransplantation complications.