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[Computer angiography in renal transplants (author's transl)]
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|April 1, 1981
Summary
Computed angiography aids in diagnosing renal transplant issues. It detects under-perfusion, clarifies acute rejection versus tubular hypoxia, and assesses stenosis effects in transplant patients.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Radiology
- Transplant Surgery
Background:
- Renal transplant recipients require accurate diagnostic tools.
- Conventional angiography has limitations in assessing transplant complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of computed angiography in renal transplant patients.
- To compare computed angiography with conventional angiography for diagnosing specific complications.
Main Methods:
- Computed angiography was performed on 12 renal transplant patients.
- Findings were correlated with transplant function and conventional angiograms.
Main Results:
- Under-perfusion (36%) detected in 5/12 patients with normal function.
- Stenosis effects visualized in 2/3 patients with anastomotic stenosis.
- Differential diagnosis between tubular hypoxia and acute rejection clarified in 2 patients.
Conclusions:
- Computed angiography is valuable for renal transplant assessment.
- It aids in differentiating tubular hypoxia from acute rejection.
- It effectively identifies transplant under-perfusion and stenosis.