Published May 2001 | Version v1
Journal article

Comparison of spiral CT angiography with conventional digital subtraction angiography in the evaluation of renal transplant donors: a pilot study

  • 1. Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW (Australia). Department of Radiology
  • 2. Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW (Australia). Department of Urology

Description

Conventional digital subtraction renal arteriography (IA-DSA) has been traditionally used as the preoperative imaging modality for assessment of renal vascular anatomy for renal transplant donors. This study evaluates the potential use of spiral CT angiography in replacing IA-DSA in the preoperative assessment of this group of patients. Seven patients underwent both spiral CT angiography and IA-DSA between October 1997 and April 1998. It is concluded that spiral CT angiography can demonstrate the number, length and location of renal arteries and it is suggested that spiral CT angiography can potentially replace IA-DSA in the preoperative assessment of renal donors. Copyright (2001) Blackwell Science Pty Ltd

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Australasian Radiology
Journal Volume
45
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 118-122
ISSN
0004-8461
CODEN
AURDAW

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Notes
5 refs., 1 tab., 4 figs.