EXPERIENCE OF THE USE OF COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSTIC PRACTICE OF TRANSPLANTED KIDNEYS

Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) is the main tool in the radiation diagnosis of organs, systems and their diseases, which allows obtaining the most accurate representation of the anatomical and functional state of the kidney. Also CT scans have been used in the diagnosis of transplanted kidneys, especially in cases where it is necessary to have accurate information about the viability of the transplanted organ. The article presents visualizing abilities of computed tomography, own experience of its application in patients after kidney transplantation, including in patients receiving renal replacement therapy. The research was carried out taking into account «clinical recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of contrast-induced nephropathy» of the Scientific Society of Nephrologists of Russia and the Association of Nephrologists of Russia, and recommendations KDIGO (Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes an initiative to improve global outcomes of kidney disease) This article considers the relevance of the use of CT in the clinical practice of examining patients after kidney transplantation.

Keywords

• компьютерная томография
• болюсное контрастирование
• трансплантология
• хроническая почечная недостаточность
• контраст-индуцированная нефропатия