الفهرس 
INTRODUCTIONOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
 |  | from | 175 |  |  |
| | | from | 175 | | |
Abstract
Renal allografts frequently require repeated imaging studies during the immediate post-operative period and at various times thereafter to detect the post-transplantation complications, when renal function is compromised.
MRI offers multiple advantages in the assessment of renal transplants; it provides cross sectional and vascular information without the risk of ionizing radiation, iodinated contrast or arterial catheterization.
The objective of this work was to evaluate the role of MRI in assessment of kidney transplants as regards; renal function, parenchymal morphology, vascular anatomy, the capability of MRI to diagnose and differentiate various post-transplant medical and surgical complications, in comparison with other radiological modalities whenever performed.
This study was carried out on 181 renal transplant recipients in Urology and Nephrology Centre, Mansoura University. They were subjected to the following radiological modalities:
1. Gray scale and color Doppler U/S: - performed for all patients.
2. MRI, MRA and Gd-enhanced MRU: performed for all patients.
3. Static heavy T2-weighted and single-shot MRU: - performed for 98 patients.
4. Radio-isotope diuretic renogram using 99mTc-MAG3:- performed for 90 patients.
5. PCN and antegrade pyelography: - performed for 15 patients.
6. Selective IA-DSA of the graft artery: - performed for 8 patients.