Author/Editor		Buturović-Ponikvar, Jadranka
Title		Ultrasound and Doppler in renal transplantation
Type		članek
Source		In: Bren AF, Ferluga D, Olsen S, et al, editors. Proceedings of the International conference on transplantation with emphasis on kidney; 1998 Oct 8-9; Ljubljana, Slovenia. Ljubljana: Medical faculty, Institute of pathology,
Publication year		1998
Volume		str. 60-2
Language		eng
Abstract		Ultrasound and Doppler is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in evaluating morphology and blood flow conditions of renal transplant, having the most important role in evaluating failing renal graft. Examination enagles quick, noninvasive and reliable exclusion of all extraparenchymal causes of graft failure (urinary tract obstruction, occlusion of major vessels, renal artery transplant stenosis) and proceding to ultrasound guided renal biopsy, often without need for other diagnostic procedures. Comparing Doppler findings to renal scintigraphy and angiography revealed excellent accuracy. Doppler examination can be performed at a bedside and, if needed, as intra- or perioperative examination for the patients at risk of vascular problems. Ultrasound-Doppler is for longterm follow up and is lso the method of choice in the assessment of vascular complications after renal transplantation in children.
Descriptors		KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION KIDNEY GRAFT REJECTION RENAL ARTERY OBSTRUCTION RENAL VEINS THROMBOSIS GRAFT OCCLUSION, VASCULAR