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Topics in Transplantation Imaging: An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

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This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Topics in Transplantation Imaging. The issue editor is Dr. Richard C. Semelka, Professor of Radiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Topics in Transplantation Imaging An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America (The Clinics: Radiology 54)

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Topics covered in this issue include:

Donor and recipient selection in kidney transplantation
Advanced imaging techniques for evaluation of kidney allografts
Post-transplant complications of kidney transplantation
Liver transplantation imaging
Heart transplantation imaging
Lung transplantation imaging
Pancreas transplantation imaging
Small bowel transplantation imaging
Imaging of combined organ transplantation

This issue is a valuable resource for radiologists, transplant surgeons, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of transplant patients.

Donor and recipient selection in kidney transplantation

The goal of kidney transplantation is to provide a functioning kidney to a patient with end-stage renal disease. The donor and recipient must be carefully selected to ensure that the transplant is successful. The donor must be healthy and have compatible blood type and tissue type with the recipient. The recipient must be able to tolerate the immunosuppressive medications that are necessary to prevent rejection of the transplanted kidney.

The evaluation of potential donors and recipients is a complex process. It involves a thorough medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests. The donor and recipient must also undergo psychological evaluation to assess their readiness for transplantation.

Advanced imaging techniques for evaluation of kidney allografts

Advanced imaging techniques play an important role in the evaluation of kidney allografts. These techniques can be used to assess the anatomy of the transplanted kidney, to detect complications, and to monitor the function of the kidney.

The most commonly used imaging techniques for evaluation of kidney allografts are:

Ultrasound
Computed tomography (CT)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to create images of the kidneys. Ultrasound can be used to assess the size, shape, and position of the transplanted kidney. It can also be used to detect fluid collections, masses, and other abnormalities.

CT is a cross-sectional imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the kidneys. CT can be used to assess the anatomy of the transplanted kidney, to detect complications, and to monitor the function of the kidney.

MRI is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of the kidneys. MRI can be used to assess the anatomy of the transplanted kidney, to detect complications, and to monitor the function of the kidney.

Post-transplant complications of kidney transplantation

Kidney transplantation is a major surgery, and there are a number of potential complications that can occur after the transplant. These complications include:

Rejection
Infection
Bleeding
Kidney failure
Death

Rejection is the most common complication of kidney transplantation. Rejection occurs when the recipient's immune system attacks the transplanted kidney. Rejection can be treated with immunosuppressive medications.

Infection is another common complication of kidney transplantation. Infection can occur in the transplanted kidney, in the urinary tract, or in the bloodstream. Infection can be treated with antibiotics.

Bleeding is a potential complication of kidney transplantation. Bleeding can occur during the surgery or after the surgery. Bleeding can be treated with blood transfusions or surgery.

Kidney failure is a potential complication of kidney transplantation. Kidney failure can occur if the transplanted kidney does not function properly. Kidney failure can be treated with dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Death is a potential complication of kidney transplantation. Death can occur from infection, bleeding, kidney failure, or other complications.

Liver transplantation imaging

Liver transplantation is a major surgery that is performed to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver from a donor. Liver transplantation is a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage liver disease.

Imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of patients before, during, and after liver transplantation. Imaging can be used to:

Assess the anatomy of the liver
Detect liver disease
Monitor the function of the liver
Guide the surgeon during the transplant procedure
Detect complications after the transplant

The most commonly used imaging techniques for liver transplantation are:

Ultrasound
Computed tomography (CT)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to create images of the liver. Ultrasound can be used to assess the size, shape, and position of the liver. It can also be used to detect fluid collections, masses, and other abnormalities.

CT is a cross-sectional imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the liver. CT can be used to assess the anatomy of the liver, to detect liver disease, and to monitor the function of the liver.

MRI is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of the liver. MRI can be used to assess the anatomy of the liver, to detect liver disease, and to monitor the function of the liver.

Heart transplantation imaging

Heart transplantation is a major surgery that is performed to replace a diseased heart with a healthy heart from a donor. Heart transplantation is a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of patients before, during, and after heart transplantation. Imaging can be used to: