CT Chest Without IV Contrast Patients undergoing evaluation for abdominal solid organ transplant (eg, liver or kidney) are known to have higher rates of intrathoracic diseases, including coronary artery disease, pleural effusions, pulmonary hypertension, and hepatopulmonary syndrome, which may not be clinically apparent [13,14]. Currently, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases recommends screening of liver transplant candidates for hepatopulmonary syndrome. This is initially done by pulse oximetry, although CT chest without IV contrast may be pursued to exclude other causes of pulmonary disease [15]. CTA Chest With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of CTA chest with IV contrast for routine preoperative evaluation of patients without cardiopulmonary disease undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery. CTA Chest Without and With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of CTA chest without and with IV contrast for routine preoperative evaluation of patients without cardiopulmonary disease undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery. FDG-PET/CT Skull Base to Mid-Thigh There is no relevant literature to support the use of FDG-PET/CT for routine preoperative evaluation of patients without cardiopulmonary disease undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery. MRI Chest Without and With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI chest without and with IV contrast for routine preoperative evaluation of patients without cardiopulmonary disease undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery. MRI Chest Without IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI chest without IV contrast for routine preoperative evaluation of patients without cardiopulmonary disease undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery. Routine Chest Imaging Radiography Chest Multiple guidelines for preoperative chest radiography have been published, largely advocating against the use of routine preoperative chest radiographs for elective surgery [16].
Routine Chest Imaging. CT Chest Without IV Contrast Patients undergoing evaluation for abdominal solid organ transplant (eg, liver or kidney) are known to have higher rates of intrathoracic diseases, including coronary artery disease, pleural effusions, pulmonary hypertension, and hepatopulmonary syndrome, which may not be clinically apparent [13,14]. Currently, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases recommends screening of liver transplant candidates for hepatopulmonary syndrome. This is initially done by pulse oximetry, although CT chest without IV contrast may be pursued to exclude other causes of pulmonary disease [15]. CTA Chest With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of CTA chest with IV contrast for routine preoperative evaluation of patients without cardiopulmonary disease undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery. CTA Chest Without and With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of CTA chest without and with IV contrast for routine preoperative evaluation of patients without cardiopulmonary disease undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery. FDG-PET/CT Skull Base to Mid-Thigh There is no relevant literature to support the use of FDG-PET/CT for routine preoperative evaluation of patients without cardiopulmonary disease undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery. MRI Chest Without and With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI chest without and with IV contrast for routine preoperative evaluation of patients without cardiopulmonary disease undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery. MRI Chest Without IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI chest without IV contrast for routine preoperative evaluation of patients without cardiopulmonary disease undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery. Routine Chest Imaging Radiography Chest Multiple guidelines for preoperative chest radiography have been published, largely advocating against the use of routine preoperative chest radiographs for elective surgery [16].