Spectrum of kidney transplant complications: A multidisciplinary overview

1290 Learning Objectives 1. Review the usual surgical approach to kidney transplantation. 2. Review what factors (donor and recipient) can increase the complication rate. 3. Review the various complications of kidney transplantation and their scintigraphic appearance. 4. Learn the time course of various complications. 5. Learn when SPECT/CT can be useful. 6. Understand the nephrology and transplant surgeon perspective. This multidisciplinary educational exhibit with specialists in transplant surgery, nephrology and nuclear medicine explores the spectrum of kidney transplant complications and their expected time course. A few illustrative cases from our institution will help to solidify knowledge of transplant complications and improve differential diagnoses. Utility of SPECT/CT is also reviewed. Clinical pearls and pitfalls from the involved specialties will also be shared.