Imaging of Abdominal Complications Associated With Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

• Published in: Canadian Association of Radiologists journal Vol. 65; no. 1; pp. 35 - 41
• Main Authors: Vlachou, Paraskevi A., MBChB, O'Malley, Martin E., MD
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.02.2014; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Abdomen; Complications; Contrast Media; Endoscopy, Digestive System - methods; Female; Female Urogenital Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Female Urogenital Diseases - etiology; Gastroenterology; Gastrointestinal Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Gastrointestinal Diseases - etiology; Graft vs Host Disease - diagnostic imaging; Graft vs Host Disease - etiology; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - adverse effects; Humans; Liver Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Liver Diseases - etiology; Radiographic Image Enhancement - methods; Radiology; Stem cell transplantation; Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods; Transplants & implants; Ultrasonography; Stem cell transplantation; Complications

Abstract Complications associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are common and frequently involve the gastrointestinal tract and other abdominal organs. Imaging is often used to help to confirm or exclude a suspected complication and to facilitate management. In this article, we revie...