THE IMPACT OF IMAGE-GUIDED INTERVENTIONS ON PATIENT OUTCOMES

Abstract

Postoperative problems are still common, nevertheless, especially when they affect the vascular and biliary systems.  In order to prevent graft loss, these problems frequently require immediate interventional therapy.  Despite being an option, surgical revision entails higher risks of morbidity and mortality.  The usefulness of minimally invasive, image-guided methods for treating intricate post-LDLT problems is examined in this case series.  Assessments were made on follow-up results, immediate results, and procedural methods.  Technically, every intervention was successful, and each patient showed immediate improvements in their biochemistry and clinical condition.Patency and remission of the vascular or biliary problems were confirmed by follow-up imaging.  In difficult post-transplant patients, this series emphasizes the effectiveness of image-guided therapies as a less risky option than surgical re-exploration.  The relevance of interventional radiology in post-transplant care is highlighted by the effective management of biliary and vascular problems in LDLT patients provided by image-guided procedures such as PTBD and TIPS.