Abdominal Transplants and Postoperative Assessment - Part 2

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Abdominal Transplants and Postoperative Assessment - Part 2
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Abdominal Transplants and Postoperative Assessment - Part 2

Evaluate postoperative transplant complications including surgical trauma, hematomas, and seromas. Distinguish between abscesses and lymphoceles using sonographic features like peripheral vascularity and echogenicity to ensure graft longevity. ARDMS, ARRT, and CCI registry exam preparation.

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Hematomas appear echogenic due to clot formation, while seromas are typically anechoic collections of serous fluid. Abscesses demonstrate increased peripheral vascularity on color Doppler, whereas lymphoceles show no surrounding flow.

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