Digestive Disease Interventions
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1790523
Review Article

Post–Liver Transplantation Vascular and Biliary Anatomy: A Pictorial Review

Mustafa Al-Ogaili
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
,
Jumana Baldawi
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
,
Alex Wallace
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
,
Sadeer Alzubaidi
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
,
Rahmi Oklu
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
,
Grace Knuttinen
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
,
Sailendra Naidu
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
,
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
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Abstract

This article aims to assist radiologists in navigating the vascular and biliary anatomy of post-transplant patients, thereby enhancing their diagnostic accuracy and determining the need for potential interventions. We have detailed established methods for anastomosis between the donor and recipient arterial, hepatic venous, portal venous, and biliary systems, while omitting surgical techniques, vascular shunting, and operative procedures, as our primary audience is radiologists. The focus of this review is on inflow and outflow of both blood and bile. Given the numerous possible anastomosis points in hepatic transplantation, familiarizing radiologists with these variations will support their efforts in identifying crucial structures in post-transplant patients.



Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 29. April 2024

Angenommen: 20. August 2024

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
20. September 2024

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