Ultrasound of non-vascular complications in the post liver transplant patient

Clin Radiol. 2003 Sep;58(9):672-80. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(03)00127-2.

Abstract

Vascular complications after liver transplantation are readily detected with ultrasound (US) and are well described. Less attention has been paid to non-vascular complications of liver transplantation, which are equally readily detected on US without the need to recourse to further imaging. The types, frequency and features of non-vascular complications are described in this review, with emphasis on biliary complications, types of fluid collections and the features of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ascites / diagnostic imaging
  • Biliary Tract / diagnostic imaging*
  • Biliary Tract / pathology
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Constriction, Pathologic / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Transplantation / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography