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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Orthotopic liver transplantation is a primary treatment for end-stage liver disease.
  • Improved surgical techniques and immunosuppression enhance graft and patient survival.
  • Postoperative complications significantly impact transplant outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and illustrate the imaging appearances of liver transplant complications.
  • To outline the management strategies for these complications.
  • To emphasize the critical role of imaging in early detection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common vascular and biliary complications.
  • Discussion of imaging modalities including ultrasound, cholangiography, MRCP, and CT.
  • Correlation of imaging findings with clinical management.

Main Results:

  • Vascular abnormalities include stenosis, thrombosis, pseudoaneurysm, and fistula.
  • Biliary abnormalities encompass strictures, leaks, obstruction, and infection.
  • Imaging is vital for detecting complications that may mimic allograft rejection.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt diagnosis and management of complications are essential for successful liver transplantation.
  • Ultrasound is the primary initial imaging modality.
  • Multimodality imaging aids in characterizing and managing diverse post-transplant complications.