In:
Journal of Transplant Coordination, SAGE Publications, Vol. 7, No. 4 ( 1997-12), p. 195-198
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of three-dimensional spiral computed tomoangiography (3-D spiral CTA) of the abdomen as a substitute for renal angiography in the evaluation of potential live kidney donors. Two of 10 potential live renal donors underwent 3-D spiral CTA only, whereas the remaining 8 underwent 3-D spiral CTA and renal angiography before transplantation. 3-D spiral CTA and renal angiography results were compared and correlated with intraoperative findings. In all 8 cases in which 3-D spiral CTA and renal angiography were compared, the number of arteries was correctly identified by both modalities. In this limited study, 3-D spiral CTA provided the same information as did angiography. According to these findings, 3-D spiral CTA might be used as an alternative to renal angiography, though a larger series is needed to determine whether it could replace renal angiography for all potential live-donor WOrk-ups.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0905-9199
DOI:
10.1177/090591999700700407
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
1997
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2864264-8
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