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Lookup NU author(s): David Talbot, David Rix, Professor Naeem Soomro
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OBJECTIVE To prospectively compare the accuracy of multislice spiral computed tomographic angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in evaluating the renal vascular anatomy in potential living renal donors. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Thirty-one donors underwent multislice spiral CTA and gadolinium-enhanced MRA. In addition to axial images, multiplanar reconstruction and maximum intensity projections were used to display the renal vascular anatomy. Twenty-four donors had a left laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN), whereas seven had right open donor nephrectomy (ODN); LDN was only considered if the renal vascular anatomy was favourable on the left. CTA and MRA images were analysed by two radiologists independently. The radiological and surgical findings were correlated after the surgery. RESULTS CTA showed 33 arteries and 32 veins (100% sensitivity) whereas MRA showed 32 arteries and 31 veins (97% sensitivity). CTA detected all five accessory renal arteries whereas MRA only detected one. CTA also identified all three accessory renal veins whereas MRA identified two. CTA had a sensitivity of 97% and 47% for left lumbar and left gonadal veins, whereas MRA had a sensitivity of 74% and 46%, respectively. CONCLUSION Multislice spiral CTA with three-dimensional reconstruction was more accurate than MRA for both renal arterial and venous anatomy.
Author(s): Bhatti AA, Chugtai A, Haslam P, Talbot D, Rix DA, Soomro NA
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: BJU International
Year: 2005
Volume: 96
Issue: 7
Pages: 1105-1108
ISSN (print): 1464-4096
ISSN (electronic): 1464-410X
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2005.05809.x
DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2005.05809.x
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