Nikhil B. Amesur MD, Abstract Co-Author: Stockholder, General Electric Company

Anil Kumar Dasyam MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Amir Borhani MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Albert B. Zajko MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kareem Abu-Elmagd MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Guilherme Costa MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Zachary Nuffer BS, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Vladimir Gavrilovic MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To review the types of visceral transplantation and the radiological workup of the potential recipient prior to the transplantation.

Introduction: Types of intestinal transplantation: Isolated intestinal transplantation Combined liver and intestinal transplantation Modified multi-visceral transplantation (stomach, duodenum, pancreas & intestine) Full multi-visceral transplantation (stomach, duodenum, pancreas, intestine & liver) Review the role of non-invasive radiological imaging required in these patients particularly to assess the gastrointestinal anatomy, abdominal vasculature and the status of liver using Abdominal/Pelvic CT scan or MRI UGI/SBFT and contrast enema Review the more invasive imaging required in these patients including:   A Visceral arteriograms: Splenic and superior mesenteric arterial and portal venous studies   B Central venograms: utilized for intraoperative supra and infra-diaphragmatic venous access planning use of CO2 to decrease iodinated contrast load   C Transjugular liver biopsy - to ensure if a liver transplant is also needed

To enlighten the target audience on the exhaustive radiological imaging requirements in the potential small bowel or  multi-visceral transplant recipient.

Amesur, N, Dasyam, A, Borhani, A, Zajko, A, Abu-Elmagd, K, Costa, G, Nuffer, Z, Gavrilovic, V, Radiological Imaging Workup of the Patient Prior to Small Bowel and Multi-visceral Transplantation.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13012318.html