Demosthenes D. Cokkinos MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Eleni Antypa, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Panagiotis Tserotas MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Evangelos Baltas MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Dimitrios Exarchos MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ploutarhos A Piperopoulos MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To set an ultrasound (US) examination standard protocol for examining transplant kidneys in various periods after the operation. To recognise normal transplant kidney findings on B-mode, Colour and Spectral Doppler US. To assess the use of US contrast agents. To identify common post- transplantation complications.

Different chapters of the presentation include: Operation technique review Examination protocol with B-mode, colour-spectral Doppler and US contrast agents Normal transplant US images (kidney length, cortical thickness, morphology, vascular anastomoses, main/intrarenal arteries waveforms, resistive index, peak systolic velocity). Common complications images (acute tubular necrosis, acute/chronic rejection, infection, renal artery/vein stenosis or thrombosis, infarction, obstruction, arteriovenous malformations and pseudoaneurysms, fluid collections). Description of a detailed examination protocol that guarantees inclusion of all parameters that should be evaluated during sonographic examination of transplant kidneys.

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Cokkinos, D, Antypa, E, Tserotas, P, Baltas, E, Exarchos, D, Piperopoulos, P, Sonographic Evaluation of Transplanted Kidney: Things to Check, to Confirm That all is Well — What to Look Out for When It Is Not.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14009294.html