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Multiparametric Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Evaluating Renal Allograft Injury

  • Yuan Meng Yu (Department of Medical Imaging, Jinling Hospital, Clinical School of Southern Medical University) ;
  • Qian Qian Ni (Department of Medical Imaging, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University) ;
  • Zhen Jane Wang (Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco) ;
  • Meng Lin Chen (Medical Imaging Teaching and Research Office, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University) ;
  • Long Jiang Zhang (Department of Medical Imaging, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University)
  • Received : 2018.08.08
  • Accepted : 2018.12.19
  • Published : 2019.06.01
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Abstract

Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage renal disease, as it extends survival and increases quality of life in these patients. However, chronic allograft injury continues to be a major problem, and leads to eventual graft loss. Early detection of allograft injury is essential for guiding appropriate intervention to delay or prevent irreversible damage. Several advanced MRI techniques can offer some important information regarding functional changes such as perfusion, diffusion, structural complexity, as well as oxygenation and fibrosis. This review highlights the potential of multiparametric MRI for noninvasive and comprehensive assessment of renal allograft injury.

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