Multi-slice spiral CT of living-related liver transplantation in children: pictorial essay

Korean J Radiol. 2004 Jul-Sep;5(3):199-209. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2004.5.3.199.

Abstract

In pediatric living-related liver transplantation, preoperative evaluation of the recipient is important for surgical planning, while the accurate diagnosis of postoperative complications is essential for graft salvage. Multiplanar and three-dimensional imaging using multi-slice spiral CT can be used for preoperative vascular imaging, as well as for evaluating postoperative complications. In this essay, we describe the usefulness of multi-slice CT, combined with a variety of different reconstruction techniques, for the preoperative evaluation of transplant recipients. In addition, we demonstrate the multi-slice CT findings of postoperative complications, including vascular stenosis or thrombosis, bile duct leak or stricture, and extrahepatic fluid collection.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Liver / blood supply*
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Living Donors*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Preoperative Care
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed / methods*