Pediatric intestinal transplantation: normal radiographic appearance and complications

Pediatr Radiol. 2011 Aug;41(8):1028-39. doi: 10.1007/s00247-011-2094-3. Epub 2011 May 24.

Abstract

We present a pictorial essay on pediatric intestinal transplantation that describes the indications for pediatric intestinal transplantation, surgical technique, and the role of imaging in the pre-transplant work-up and detection of post-transplant complications. We illustrate the normal post-transplant imaging appearance and common complications, including rejection, infection, post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD), mechanical dysfunction and vascular complications. We conclude with an imaging algorithm for suspected post-transplant complications based on clinical scenarios.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Graft Rejection / complications
  • Graft Rejection / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intestinal Diseases / complications
  • Intestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intestines / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestines / transplantation*
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / complications
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler / methods
  • Vascular Diseases / complications
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging