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Renal Translant

A Review

Department of Radiologic Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences/School of Medicine, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana; Ultrasound Technologist, Indiana University Medical Center, 6331 Sagewood Court, Indianapolis, IN 46268

Linda A. Cox, MS, RT (R)

Bruce W. Long, MS, RT (R)

Department of Radiologic Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences/School of Medicine, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana

Renal transplantation is the preferred treatment for patients with chronic renal failure. The causes of renal transplant dysfunction include perinephric fluid collections, vascular complications, hydronephrosis, and rejection. Ultrasound examination provides valuable information regarding the cause of graft dysfunction. Postoperative complications can be assessed using gray-scale and Doppler ultrasound. Sonography is also useful in renal biopsy to determine the precise cause of graft dysfunction.

Key Words: kidney transplant • renal transplant • sonography • transplant complications

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 14, No. 2, 60-66 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/875647939801400203


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