Post-Operative 3-Dimensional Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) Versus Tc99m-DTPA in the Detection of Post-Surgical Perfusion Defects in Kidney Transplants – Preliminary Findings

Abstract

CEUS will detect perfusion defects seen with Tc-DTPA and due to increased spatial and temporal resolution and multiple scanning angles, will detect further perfusion defects not seen on Tc-DTPA. 3 D CEUS is useful in the quantification of perfusion defects. CEUS is an accurate examination for detecting renal transplant perfusion defects and will detect significantly more defects than DTPA.