Magnetic resonance urography in the diagnosis of urinary tract obstruction after renal transplantation

Chin Med J (Engl). 2002 Apr;115(4):540-2.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate magnetic resonance urography (MRU) in the diagnosis of urinary tract obstruction after renal transplantation.

Methods: A total of 31 patients with suspected urinary tract obstruction after renal transplantation were examined, and the results were compared with those from surgery and B-ultrasound examination.

Results: The urinary tract after renal transplantation was clearly shown using MRU, and all patients were clearly diagnosed by MRU. Imaging results were consistent with those from surgery.

Conclusions: MRU is suitable for detecting urinary tract obstruction after renal transplantation. It is a alternative method for IVP and CT in patients with renal function impairment and uremia.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Tract / pathology
  • Urography / methods*