Ultrasound and computed tomographic evaluation in hepatic transplantation

Area of Science:

• Radiology and Imaging
• Transplant Surgery
• Hepatology

Background:

• Complications following hepatic transplantation require accurate and timely diagnosis.
• Non-invasive imaging modalities play a crucial role in post-transplant patient care.
• Ultrasound (US) and Computed Tomography (CT) are established diagnostic tools in abdominal imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the utility of Ultrasound (US) and Computed Tomography (CT) in the non-invasive assessment of hepatic transplantation complications.
• To highlight the specific contributions of US and CT in identifying post-transplant issues.
• To discuss the role of these imaging modalities in guiding percutaneous interventions.

Main Methods:

• Review of the application of Ultrasound (US) in evaluating hepatic transplant recipients.
• Review of the application of Computed Tomography (CT) in evaluating hepatic transplant recipients.
• Discussion of the combined use of US and CT for guiding percutaneous procedures.

Main Results:

• Ultrasound is effective in detecting biliary obstruction and confirming vascular patency.
• Computed Tomography excels at identifying large parenchymal abnormalities and fluid collections.
• Both US and CT are valuable for guiding percutaneous diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Conclusions:

• Ultrasound and CT are indispensable non-invasive tools for managing hepatic transplant complications.
• The role of US in assessing transplant rejection is expected to grow.
• These imaging modalities facilitate effective percutaneous management of post-transplant issues.