Open AccessUse of Multidetector CT in Presurgical Evaluation of Potential Kidney Transplant Recipients
Author(s) -
Violeta Catalá,
T Martí,
Juan Dı́az,
Ernesto Cordeiro,
Jaime Samaniego,
Antonio Rosales,
P. de la Torre
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
radiographics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.866
H-Index - 172
eISSN - 1527-1323
pISSN - 0271-5333
DOI - 10.1148/rg.302095080
Subject(s) - medicine , multidetector computed tomography , kidney transplantation , transplantation , radiology , kidney , kidney disease , stage (stratigraphy) , computed tomography , surgery , paleontology , biology
Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for end-stage renal disease. Optimal presurgical evaluation of the potential kidney transplant recipient is important for the success of the transplantation. Multidetector computed tomography (CT) allows assessment of the feasibility of kidney transplantation; detection of coexisting illnesses that may affect survival of the graft and that must be treated before transplantation; and evaluation of possible peripheral vascular disease, which is present in a significant number of potential kidney transplant recipients. Multidetector CT provides a wide range of information in these patients. Vascular and extravascular systems can be evaluated, allowing one to determine whether kidney transplantation is possible, whether presurgical procedures are necessary, and which is the best surgical technique for each candidate. Knowledge of the surgical techniques, use of an optimal multidetector CT technique, and the ability to identify common and uncommon radiologic findings are essential for correct evaluation of potential kidney transplant recipients.