Sonography of Renal Transplant-Associated Complications: A Primer. (30th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chan, William; Wang, Peter; Meraz, Jeanette; Fateri, Cameron; Lebby, Elliott; Bui, Thanh-Lan; Kwan, Daniel; Kim, Johnny; Houshyar, Roozbeh; Helmy, Mohammad
• Is Part Of: Contemporary diagnostic radiology. Volume 45:Number 24(2022)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2022-11-30
• Subjects: Renal Transplantation -- Renal Transplant-Associated Complications -- Ultrasound; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Diagnosis, Radioscopic -- Periodicals; Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Periodicals; Diagnosis, Radioscopic; Medical radiology; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1097/01.CDR.0000897424.11305.7a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0149-9009

Abstract

Abstract : The advent of renal transplantation has significantly improved the quality of life and mortality of patients with end-stage renal disease. Unfortunately, transplant-associated complications (TACs) are common and pose a significant risk to both the allograft and the patient. A major advancement in the care of transplant recipients is the implementation of renal ultrasound, which allows for a more detailed assessment of the renal allograft and facilitates the distinction of different TAC manifestations such as perinephric fluid collections, vascular disease, and parenchymal disease. A better understanding of the clinical and sonographic features of TACs will help guide TAC management and promote better outcomes for renal transplant recipients.