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Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Renal Transplants
Author(s) -
Kazmierski Brittany J.,
Sharbidre Kedar G.,
Robbin Michelle L.,
Grant Edward G.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1550-9613
pISSN - 0278-4297
DOI - 10.1002/jum.15339
Subject(s) - medicine , ultrasound , magnetic resonance imaging , radiology , nephrotoxicity , contrast enhanced ultrasound , modality (human–computer interaction) , lesion , kidney , contrast (vision) , modalities , renal transplant , surgery , social science , human–computer interaction , artificial intelligence , sociology , computer science
Contrast‐enhanced ultrasound has emerged as a useful imaging modality for the evaluation of the transplant kidney. Advantages over traditional imaging modalities such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging include the ability to visualize a lesion's enhancement pattern in real time, the lack of nephrotoxicity, and relatively low cost. Potential uses of contrast‐enhanced ultrasound include characterization of solid and cystic transplant renal masses, assessment for pyelonephritis and identification of its complications, and evaluation of transplant complications in immediate and delayed settings. Contrast‐enhanced ultrasound will likely play an increasing role for evaluating the transplant kidney, as an accurate diagnosis based on imaging can direct treatment and prevent unnecessary interventions.