An unusual case of anemia in a cardiac transplant recipient.

abstract：:Castleman disease is a rare hematologic disorder, closely linked to the HHV-8, and most commonly observed in immunocompromised individuals. Thirteen months following a liver transplant for CPS-1 defect, a 15-month-old boy presented with fevers, anemia, and growth retardation. Abdominal CT scan showed splenomegaly and ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Bonatti HJ,Axt J,Hunter EB,Lott SL,Frangoul H,Gillis L,Correa H,Kelly B

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the introduction of a variety of new immunosuppressive agents, cyclosporine A (CsA) has maintained a strong position in pediatric transplantation (Tx). Post-Tx dosing with CsA is a challenging task because of the narrow therapeutic window of the drug, the great individual variability of metabolism and the lack...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Seikku P,Hoppu K,Jalanko H,Holmberg C

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine whether living related liver transplantation has an immunological advantage compared with cadaveric liver transplants in children. The records of 100 pediatric primary liver transplant recipients performed between January 1992 and December 1998 at the University of California, Sa...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Toyoki Y,Renz JF,Mudge C,Ascher NL,Roberts JP,Rosenthal P

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rural status of patients may impact health before and after pediatric LT. We used UI codes published by the USDA to stratify patients as urban or rural depending county residence. A total of 388 patients who had LT and who met criteria were included. Rejection, PTLD, and survival were used as primary outcome measures ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Park KT,Nanda P,Bensen R,Strichartz D,Esquivel C,Cox K

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In many countries, adolescents can choose to register a deceased organ donation wish when they apply for a driver's license. They often receive education about deceased organ donation in order to make an informed choice. The objective of this review was to describe the effectiveness of school-based educational program...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Li AH,Rosenblum AM,Nevis IF,Garg AX

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With an increasing number of heart transplantations (HTx) performed in children and an extended long-term survival of these patients, the importance of transplant coronary artery disease (TCAD) rises in this group of transplant recipients. Reliable serum markers for diagnosis or non-invasive monitoring of th...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Hilgendorff A,Kraemer U,Afsharian M,Bauer J,Tillmanns H,Kemkes-Matthes B,Kreuder J,Hoelschermann H

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABO-ILT have re-emerged as an alternate option for select patients awaiting transplant. However, treatment protocols for children undergoing deceased donor ABO-ILT are not standardized. We implemented a novel IS protocol for children undergoing deceased donor ABO-ILT based on pretransplant IH titers. Children with hig...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Mysore KR,Himes RW,Rana A,Teruya J,Desai MS,Srivaths PR,Zaruca K,Calvert A,Guffey D,Minard CG,Morita E,Hensch L,Losos M,Kostousov V,Hui SR,Orange JS,Goss JA,Nicholas SK

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:LT is an effective therapeutic option for a variety of IEM. This approach can significantly improve the quality of life of patients who suffer from severe disease manifestations and/or life-threatening metabolic decompensations despite medical/dietary management. Due to the significant risks for systemic complications...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Oishi K,Arnon R,Wasserstein MP,Diaz GA

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maintaining fluid balance, pre- and post-MA-HCT is essential and usually requires frequent administration of diuretics. Hepatic sinusoidal obstructive syndrome is potentially life-threatening, especially when associated with AKI and MOF. This study describes six patients who developed AKI-associated SOS and diuretic-r...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Raina R,Abusin GA,Vijayaraghavan P,Auletta JJ,Cabral L,Hashem H,Vogt BA,Cooke KR,Abu-Arja RF

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied restoration of the coagulation and fibrinolysis system in pediatric patients following liver transplantation and biomarkers of blood coagulation and fibrinolysis for suspecting the occurrence of acute cellular rejection. Coagulation activity recovered rapidly within two days following transplantation, but i...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Mimuro J,Mizuta K,Kawano Y,Hishikawa S,Hamano A,Kashiwakura Y,Ishiwata A,Ohmori T,Madoiwa S,Kawarasaki H,Sakata Y

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1999, our center implemented a policy of outpatient protocol biopsies as standard practice for the clinical management of pediatric renal allograft recipients. In order to determine the safety of this procedure, we conducted a retrospective chart audit of all outpatient renal allograft biopsies performed at our cen...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Birk PE,Blydt-Hansen TD,Dart AB,Kaita LM,Proulx C,Taylor G

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing evidence that DSA are associated with poor graft survival, although there are little data in children. We aimed to describe the incidence of DSA in this group and to determine correlation with graft survival. HLA antibodies were analysed in 59 paediatric cardiac transplant recipients. Mean age 10.4...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Irving C,Carter V,Parry G,Hasan A,Kirk R

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The indications for and the timing of LT and/or KT for the patients with HRFCD are based on the severity of liver and kidney involvement. Most organs come from living donors, because the number of deceased donors is extremely low in Japan. Therefore, patients with HRFCD may need two organs from living donors. Four pat...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Sakamoto S,Kasahara M,Fukuda A,Tanaka H,Kakiuchi T,Karaki C,Kanazawa H,Kamei K,Ito S,Nakazawa A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thymus gland possesses the ability to regrow in children leading to a newly developed anterior mediastinal mass. This condition may represent a rebound phenomenon during recovery from a stressful event such as post-chemotherapy and hence was described as RTH. RTH after LT has not been well documented. We are repor...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Wang TK,Kuo FY,Lee SY,Cheng YF,Elsarawy AM,Lin CC,Lin TL,Chen CL

更新日期：2018-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The adjusted relative risk (aRR) for development of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is higher in kidney transplant recipients receiving monoclonal antibody induction therapy, but the aRR between the different available polyclonal agents has not been investigated in detail. We analyzed data from the...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Dharnidharka VR,Stevens G

更新日期：2005-10-01 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：:We report the occurrence of epididymitis and orchitis 1 week after the onset of Listeriosis in an 11-month-old boy receiving an orthotopic liver transplantation for biliary atresia. Immunologic implications of Listeria monocytogenes-induced testicular inflammation are discussed, and the potential role of immunosuppres...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： von Schnakenburg C,Hinrichs B,Fuchs J,Kardorff R

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although it is known that children undergoing heart transplantation are at increased risk for both AKI and CKD, renal function following CHLT remains understudied. All pediatric CHLT patients from 2006 to 2019 were included. The prevalence of AKI in the first 7 post-operative days, renal recovery at 30 post-operative ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Lee A,Concepcion W,Gonzales S,Sutherland SM,Hollander SA

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysregulation of genes involved in the cell cycle such as TP53, P21, P16, and PTEN plays a key role in oncogenesis. We have earlier reported increased expression of the TP53 encoded protein p53, in bone marrow samples from pediatric patients with more aggressive, rare chronic myeloid malignancies. The aim of this stud...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Mattsson K,Honkaniemi E,Barbany G,Gustafsson B

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tacrolimus-based immunosuppression in pediatric liver transplant recipients is known to be associated with EGID. Our goal was to determine the incidence, risk factors, and characteristics of EGID in our pediatric liver transplantation program. This study was a retrospective analysis of 38 pediatric liver transplant re...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Lee JH,Park HY,Choe YH,Lee SK,Lee SI

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little has been studied regarding the diets of children following LTX. The study aim was to assess and compare dietary intake and DQ of healthy children and children post-LTX. Children and adolescents (2-18 years) post-LTX (n=27) and healthy children (n=28) were studied. Anthropometric and demographic data and two 24-...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Alzaben AS,MacDonald K,Robert C,Haqq A,Gilmour SM,Yap J,Mager DR

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with varying degrees of pleural inflammatory reaction that occurs as a result of chronic pulmonary infections and intervention to pleural space. The amount of pleural reaction is associated with the difficulty involved when performing the pneumonectomy at the time of lung replacement...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Dosanjh A,Jones L,Yuh D,Robbins RC

更新日期：1998-11-01 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：:  FSGS has a high recurrence rate after renal transplantation. To examine the effects of the use of preemptive and post-transplant PP on recurrence and graft outcome, we conducted a retrospective study on 34 pediatric patients (mean age 13±5 yr) with biopsy-proven pretransplant FSGS and who underwent a renal transplan...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Gonzalez E,Ettenger R,Rianthavorn P,Tsai E,Malekzadeh M

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 4-year-old boy presented 14 months after liver and small bowel transplantation with fever, diarrhea, elevated liver enzymes, thrombocytopenia and autoantibodies. Total gammaglobulins level was normal but the level of plasma IgA1 was very high. The blood PCR for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) was negative. The ileal biopsy...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Robert CD,Lacaille F,Canioni D,Quartier-dit-Maire P,Talbotec C,Goulet O

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malnutrition adversely affects mortality and morbidity before and after liver transplantation. Outcome might be improved if liver transplant recipients were in a better nutritional state at the time of transplantation. In this review, we will examine the potential use of GH and IGF-I to improve nutritional status in p...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Bucuvalas JC,Horn JA,Chernausek SD

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the fact that non-adherence to medical therapy is one of the major causes of late morbidity and mortality in pediatric liver transplant recipients, little is known of the risk factors involved in this behavior. Three cases of fatal non-adherence are reported. Factors associated with non-adherence were investig...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Lurie S,Shemesh E,Sheiner PA,Emre S,Tindle HL,Melchionna L,Shneider BL

更新日期：2000-08-01 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：: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：:Organ transplants between genetically different individuals elicit powerful immune responses that invariably cause rejection in the absence of immune suppression. Among the immune responses elicited by organ allografts, B-cell responses causing antibody-mediated rejection are one of the most vexing. However, recent ad...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Balin SJ,Platt JL,Cascalho M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00