Three-dimensional helical CT angiography in renal transplant recipients: a new problem-solving tool

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1999 Oct;173(4):1085-9. doi: 10.2214/ajr.173.4.10511184.

Abstract

Objective: Our objective was to describe the use of three-dimensional helical CT angiography for the evaluation of renal transplant recipients presenting with hypertension, graft dysfunction, or both after transplantation by evaluating the native and transplanted renal arteries in a single examination.

Conclusion: Early results indicate that three-dimensional helical CT angiography of renal transplant recipients presenting with hypertension, graft dysfunction, or both after transplantation yields valuable information that can be used to guide further therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angiography / methods
  • Female
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Renal / diagnostic imaging
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Kidney Transplantation / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Renal Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*