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World J Transplant. Mar 18, 2024; 14(1): 88938
Published online Mar 18, 2024. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v14.i1.88938
Improving the radiological diagnosis of hepatic artery thrombosis after liver transplantation: Current approaches and future challenges
Cristian Lindner, Raúl Riquelme, Rodrigo San Martín, Frank Quezada, Jorge Valenzuela, Juan P Maureira, Martín Einersen
Cristian Lindner, Raúl Riquelme, Rodrigo San Martín, Frank Quezada, Jorge Valenzuela, Martín Einersen, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile
Cristian Lindner, Raúl Riquelme, Rodrigo San Martín, Frank Quezada, Jorge Valenzuela, Department of Radiology, Hospital Clínico Regional Guillermo Grant Benavente, Concepción 4030000, Chile
Juan P Maureira, Department of Statistics, Catholic University of Maule, Talca 3460000, Chile
Martín Einersen, Neurovascular Unit, Department of Radiology, Hospital Clínico Regional Guillermo Grant Benavente, Concepción 4030000, Chile
Author contributions: Lindner C designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Riquelme R, San Martin R, Quezada F, Valenzuela J, Maureira JP, and Einersen M contributed data acquisition, drafting, and revising the manuscript; all authors contributed to the original ideas and writing of this paper.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Cristian Lindner, MD, Doctor, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Concepción, No. 1290 Victor Lamas, Concepción 4030000, Chile. clindner@udec.cl
Received: October 16, 2023
Peer-review started: October 16, 2023
First decision: November 23, 2023
Revised: December 3, 2023
Accepted: December 29, 2023
Article in press: December 29, 2023
Published online: March 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Hepatic artery thrombosis (HAT) is a severe vascular complication after liver transplant requiring prompt diagnosis and intervention to prevent graft loss and patient death. However, current imaging methods have limitations. Artificial intelligence (AI), especially deep learning, holds promising potential to enhance precise and accurate HAT diagnosis. This article explores current HAT imaging techniques and highlights the potential role of AI-based methods, aiming to improve diagnostic performance and recipient survival.