Uncommon gastrointestinal complications after liver transplantation: Radiologic findings and clinical features

There are various uncommon gastrointestinal complications, as liver transplantation becomes increasingly popular as the only curative method for patients with end-stage liver diseases. It is important for radiologists evaluating postoperative liver transplantation recipients to have a perspective on...

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Published in:Acta radiologica (1987) 2013-02, Vol.54 (1), p.1-7
Main Authors: Kwon, Heon-Ju, Won Kim, Kyoung, Song, Gi-Won, Hwang, Shin, Ha, Hyun Kwon, Lee, Sung Gyu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gastrointestinal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Liver Transplantation
Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:There are various uncommon gastrointestinal complications, as liver transplantation becomes increasingly popular as the only curative method for patients with end-stage liver diseases. It is important for radiologists evaluating postoperative liver transplantation recipients to have a perspective on the possible gastrointestinal complications after liver transplantation and their radiologic features for early detection and early treatment. This article illustrates radiologic findings and clinical features of various uncommon gastrointestinal complications after liver transplantation.
ISSN:0284-1851
1600-0455
DOI:10.1258/ar.2012.120522