A radiologist's guide to small bowel and multivisceral transplantation

Clin Radiol. 2013 Oct;68(10):983-91. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2013.03.010. Epub 2013 Jun 4.

Abstract

This review will describe the indications for the various small bowel containing transplants. The importance of early referral will be highlighted. Radiologists play a central role in assessing these complex patients prior to transplantation. Furthermore, in the postoperative period, radiologists play an important part in diagnosing and treating complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intestine, Small / transplantation*
  • Viscera / transplantation*