Evaluation of Vascular Structures of Living Donor Kidneys by Multislice Computed Tomography Angiography before Transplant Surgery: Is Arterial Phase Sufficient for Determination of Both Arteries and Veins?

Abstract

Arterial phase CTA is sufficient for evaluation of both arterial and venous vessels of kidneys, and precontrast, venous or late phase imaging should be preserved only for chosen circumstances to avoid high radiation exposure.