Biliary complications after liver transplantation: diagnosis with MR cholangiopancreatography

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2005 Mar;184(3):812-20. doi: 10.2214/ajr.184.3.01840812.

Abstract

Objective: We sought to evaluate MR cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) as the only imaging procedure used in the diagnosis and management of biliary complications after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).

Conclusion: MRCP is a useful imaging procedure in the assessment of biliary complications after OLT.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / etiology*
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance*
  • Humans
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged