The Role of Imaging in Patient Selection, Preoperative Planning, and Postoperative Monitoring in Human Upper Extremity Allotransplantation
Figure 2
(a) Axial IR MRI without contrast of the extremity shows circumferential edema and skin thickening consistent with cellulites. This patient underwent antibiotic therapy prior to transplantation. (b) Corresponding radiograph showing extensive soft tissue edema. (c) MRI of a different patient demonstrated diffuse muscle atrophy. This patient was disqualified from consideration.
