Current approaches to treatment of antibody-mediated rejection.

abstract：:Thrombosis is a major postoperative complication in pediatric liver transplantation. There is marked heterogeneity in prophylactic antithrombotic therapies used, without established guidelines. This review summarizes current worldwide incidence of thrombotic events and compares antithrombotic therapies in children pos...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Flynn E,Huang JY,Hardikar W,Herd L,Hodgson A,Monagle P

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bilateral nephrectomy prior to transplantation is indicated in some patients with end-stage renal disease. The indications for bilateral nephrectomy include persistent heavy proteinuria, refractory hypertension, and urinary tract infections. We report an eight-month-old baby with male pseudohermaphroditism and renal f...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Martínez Urrutia MJ,Olivares Arnal P,López Pereira P,Lobato Romera R,Alonso Melgar A,Jaureguizar Monereo E

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical techniques that have been used during liver transplantation (LT) together with patient's coagulation profile and institutional practices are reported to have an effect on transfusion requirements. The aim of this study is to evaluate the transfusion requirement in both cadaveric (CDLT, n = 22) and living dono...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Ulukaya S,Acar L,Ayanoglu HO

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diaphragmatic hernia after OLT is a rare surgical complication. We here report successful diagnosis and treatment of two cases with right-sided diaphragmatic hernia developed after OLT both utilizing left-sided allografts. Combination of factors related to the surgical techniques and patient characteristics might expl...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Kazimi M,Ibis C,Alper I,Ulas M,Baran M,Arikan C,Aydogdu S,Ulukaya S,Zeytunlu M,Kilic M

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Living donor (LD) lobar lung transplantation is now an accepted alternative to cadaveric lung transplantation in selected patients with end-stage lung disease. This study reviews the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles LD experience of 17 patients (mean 13.2 +/- 2.7 yrs; range 9.3-18.5 yrs). 12 LD patients had end-stage cy...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Woo MS,MacLaughlin EF,Horn MV,Wong PC,Rowland JM,Barr ML,Starnes VA

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal closure in children less than 10 kg following liver or kidney transplantation can be challenging. Excessive pressure attained from a tight closure can result in abdominal compartment syndrome, graft compromise and loss. Concerns over using prosthetic patches are that of infection and dehiscence. We report a ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Karpelowsky JS,Thomas G,Shun A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) is a serious complication of organ and bone marrow transplantation. The importance of EBV matching between recipient and donor remains unclear. Between October 1987 and December 1997, 64 pediatric cardio-pulmonary transplants were p...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Harwood JS,Gould FK,McMaster A,Hamilton JR,Corris PA,Hasan A,Gennery AR,Dark JH

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SR-aGVHD remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in allogeneic HCT recipients. Alemtuzumab has been used with success in adult patients but has not been studied in the pediatric setting. To estimate the effectiveness of alemtuzumab for the treatment of SR-aGVHD in pediatric patients, we retrospectively ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Khandelwal P,Lawrence J,Filipovich AH,Davies SM,Bleesing JJ,Jordan MB,Mehta P,Jodele S,Grimley MS,Kumar A,Myers K,Marsh RA

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high discard rate of pediatric donor hearts presents a major challenge for children awaiting heart transplantation. Recent literature identifies several factors that contribute to the disparities in pediatric donor heart usage, including regulatory oversight, the absence of guidelines on pediatric donor heart acce...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Butler A,Chapman G,Johnson JN,Amodeo A,Böhmer J,Camino M,Davies RR,Dipchand AI,Godown J,Miera O,Pérez-Blanco A,Rosenthal DN,Zangwill S,Kirk R

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to study the incidence of chronic renal dysfunction in patients with more than 5 yr of follow-up following liver transplantation and to evaluate the benefit of decreasing cyclosporine A (CsA) dose combined with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) on renal function and immune response in these patient...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Ferraris JR,Duca P,Prigoshin N,Tambutti ML,Boldrini G,Cardoni RL,D'Agostino D

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CHD is the most commonly occurring birth defect in the United States. Improvements in supportive care for CHD result in increasing numbers of survivors who may develop benign or malignant conditions for which HSCT is indicated. However, the ability of individuals with CHD to tolerate HSCT is unknown. Retrospective med...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Guinan EC,Hewett EK,Domaney NM,Margossian R

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:RVIs are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised children. We analyzed the characteristics and outcomes of infection by four respiratory viruses (RSV, adenovirus, influenza, and parainfluenza) treated at a pediatric tertiary care hospital in a retrospective cohort of patients who had receiv...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Lo MS,Lee GM,Gunawardane N,Burchett SK,Lachenauer CS,Lehmann LE

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The waiting period for an organ transplant has been described as a time of tremendous uncertainty and vulnerability, posing unique challenges and stressors for pediatric transplant candidates and their families. It has been identified as the most stressful stage of the transplant journey, yet little attention has been...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Anthony SJ,Annunziato RA,Fairey E,Kelly VL,So S,Wray J

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of adverse outcomes for pediatric renal transplant patients is highest during the transition from pediatric to adult care. While there have been many studies focus on graft failure and death, loss to follow-up likely plays a large role in patient outcomes. We hypothesize patients are lost to follow-up during ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Hung YC,Williams JE,Bababekov YJ,Rickert CG,Chang DC,Yeh H

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prospective cross-sectional study investigated the 6MWT performance in pediatric group of liver transplant recipients (6-17 yr, median post-transplantation time of 22 months) and compared to the normal values obtained in healthy children as well as evaluated the reproducibility of the 6MWT. We analyzed the relatio...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Maria da Silva R,Brunow de Carvalho W,Johnston C,Borba de Castro M,Manta Ferreira I,Patti CL,Anthero de Azevedo R,Miziara Gonzalez A,Moura Linhares M,Augusto Salzedas-Netto A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PV thrombosis following pediatric LT is a serious complication that may lead to graft loss. LDLT poses limitations with regard to the availability of vein grafts for complex PV reconstructions. We herein report a unique reconstruction of the PV inflow in a one-yr-old boy with situs inversus undergoing re-LDLT. The inf...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Uchida H,Fukuda A,Sasaki K,Shigeta T,Hirata Y,Kanazawa H,Mali VP,Miyazaki O,Nosaka S,Sakamoto S,Mureo K

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to evaluate the cognitive and emotional development after pediatric liver transplantation. A total of 21 patients, aged 4-16.9 yr (median 9.6 yr) were tested 1-9 yr (median 4.2 yr) after the transplantation. The pretransplant diagnoses included biliary atresia (eight patients), various metabol...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Adebäck P,Nemeth A,Fischler B

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:LI is a subset of the heterotaxy syndrome and a rare birth defect that involves the heart and other organs. It can be combined with extracardiac abnormalities, especially BA. CHD can be associated with LI in up to 15% of cases, although it is rare in BA. Pediatric LT for a child with ESLD due to BA combined with LI an...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Youn JK,Lee JM,Yi NJ,Choi YR,Suh SW,You T,Lee KW,Jung CW,Lee JW,Bae EJ,Ko JS,Kim WH,Park KW,Suh KS

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the most severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The aim of our study was to highlight NASH as a rare but possible problem in children. We present a case of 13-yr-boy with a well-established diagnosis of liver cirrhosis secondary to NASH, who underwent orthotopi...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Jankowska I,Socha P,Pawlowska J,Teisseyre M,Gliwicz D,Czubkowski P,Kalicinski P,Cielecka-Kuszyk J,Socha J

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to examine the relationship between liver transplant-related total cost, patient outcome, and hospital resource utilization at freestanding children's hospitals. Using the PHIS database, a retrospective study of 374 patients that underwent liver transplantation at 15 freestanding children's hospitals from Ju...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Minneman JA,Grijalva JL,LaQuaglia MJ,Kim HB,Rangel SJ,Vakili K

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcineurin inhibitors post-renal transplantation are recognized to cause tubulopathies in the form of hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and acidosis. Sodium supplementation may be required, increasing medication burden and potentially resulting in poor compliance. Fludrocortisone has been beneficial in addressing tubulopat...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Ali SR,Shaheen I,Young D,Ramage I,Maxwell H,Hughes DA,Athavale D,Shaikh MG

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HSCT is associated with a high risk of late morbidity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency, time frame, risk factors, and possible etiology of pulmonary dysfunction following allogeneic HSCT in childhood. We evaluated the pulmonary function of 51 HSCT patients (>6 yr), by including FVC and FEV1 values ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Madanat-Harjuoja LM,Valjento S,Vettenranta K,Kajosaari M,Dyba T,Taskinen M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumatosis intestinalis is an uncommon finding beyond the neonatal period, but it has been reported in immunocompromized pediatric patients. The association of pneumatosis intestinalis in children following renal transplantation has to the best of our knowledge been only reported once in children. We describe a 4-yea...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Chelimsky G,Blanchard S,Sivit C,Davis I,Czinn S

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A standard treatment is yet to be established for steroid-refractory acute aGVHD following HSCT. The effects of MMF have not been well studied in children with aGVHD. We evaluated the effectiveness of oral MMF in 14 children with steroid-refractory aGVHD (grade II in one patient, grade III to IV in 13 patients). The m...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Inagaki J,Kodama Y,Fukano R,Noguchi M,Okamura J

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of maternal experiences of caring for their child with a VAD at home as a bridge to transplant. A descriptive, qualitative study was conducted via telephone-recorded guided interviews. Participants were caring for or had a child with a VAD between 4 and 16 y...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： DiFusco LA,Saylor JL,Schell KA

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in therapy for acute leukemia, relapse continues to be the major cause of treatment failure. Hematopoietic stem cell transplant can rescue some patients after relapse, but the ability to escalate the intensity of preparative regimens is limited by toxicity to normal organs. Radiolabeled monoclonal ant...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Nemecek ER,Matthews DC

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:eHAT is one of the most dreaded post-LT complication. Treatment approaches include retransplantation, revascularization, or observation. Systemic thrombolytic therapy is used in pediatric patients with thromboembolic events. However, there is no previous study reporting on the use of systemic r-tPA to treat eHAT. The ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Feier FH,Melere MU,Trein CS,da Silva CS,Lucchese A,Horbe A,Tonet F,Ricachinevsky C,Ferreira CT,Chedid MF,Kalil AN

更新日期：2020-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：:FH is a hereditary inherited disorder of cholesterol metabolism. Homozygous form of the disease associates severe form of atherosclerotic disease. Clinicians have been tried to inhibit the progression of the homozygous FH with medical and surgical treatment. We here present three siblings with homozygous FH who were s...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Küçükkartallar T,Yankol Y,Kanmaz T,Topaloğlu S,Acarli K,Kalayoglu M

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between SES and outcomes surrounding pediatric cardiac transplantation is complex and influenced by recipient race. Broad-based studies of SES have not been performed. A retrospective review of all 5125 primary pediatric heart transplants performed in the United States between 2000 and 2011. Patients ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Davies RR,Russo MJ,Reinhartz O,Maeda K,Rosenthal DN,Chin C,Bernstein D,Mallidi HR

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few studies have identified the psychosocial characteristics of those children and their families associated with future non-adherence to immunosuppressive medications following a heart or lung transplant. UNOS data and medical records information were used to test the association between patient and family psychosoci...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Killian MO

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00