Denying renal transplantation to an adolescent medical cannabis user: An ethical case study.

abstract：:Renal transplantation is the treatment of choice for children with ESRD offering advantages of improved survival, growth potential, cognitive development, and quality of life. The aim of our study was to compare the outcomes of LDKT vs DDKT performed in children at a single center. Retrospective chart review of pediat...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Pérez-Bertólez S,Barrero R,Fijo J,Alonso V,Ojha D,Fernández-Hurtado MÁ,Martínez J,León E,García-Merino F

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric cardiac transplant has become increasingly frequent in the last decade and survival rates have improved remarkably. Outcome research on this population suggests that the majority of children have the capacity for healthy adaptation although 25-40% have been shown to have some type of psychiatric difficulties...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Weil CM,Rodgers S,Rubovits S

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Potential age-dependent changes of sirolimus metabolite patterns in pediatric renal transplant recipients remain elusive. Thirteen pediatric solid organ transplant recipients (10 kidney, one combined liver-kidney, two liver, mean age 8.0 +/- 5.0 yr) underwent a sirolimus pharmacokinetic profile in steady-state with 10...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Filler G,Bendrick-Peart J,Strom T,Zhang YL,Johnson G,Christians U

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I was asked to write this article to share with medical professionals, my view as a parent with a child who has special needs and needs a transplant. It is a detailed story from a parent's point of view on what it is like to have a child with special needs with serious medical complications and how I went about findin...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Carney MT

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to correlate the US, laboratory, and cholangiography findings in pediatric liver transplant patients with biliary complications, trying to identify reliable decision-making tools for the management of these complications. Retrospective review was carried out of US results in 39 consecutive pat...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Teplisky D,Urueña Tincani E,Halac E,Garriga M,Cervio G,Imventarza O,Sierre S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the unique case of a pediatric patient who received chemotherapy for a diagnosis of CD, while mechanically supported with a Berlin EXCOR LVAD secondary to restrictive cardiomyopathy. A four-yr-old previously healthy male with restrictive cardiomyopathy required MCS after cardiac arrest but was diagnosed wit...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Thomas TO,Chandrakasan S,O'Brien M,Jefferies JL,Ryan TD,Wilmot I,Baker ML,Madueme PC,Morales D,Lorts A

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CHS is a rare immunodeficiency syndrome with defects in the functions of cytotoxic cells and neutrophils. Approximately 85% of patients with CHS undergo an AP within the first decade, which is similar to FHLH. Chemotherapy could induce transient remission, but only allogeneic HCT could correct the underlying genetic d...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Zhang Y,Gao Z,Yu X

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vaccination of pediatric liver transplant candidates and recipients represents an opportunity to decrease infectious complications following transplant. Although vaccine recommendations exist, studies have shown that many transplant candidates and recipients are under-immunized. The goals of this study were to assess ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Feldman AG,Kempe A,Beaty BL,Sundaram SS,Studies of Pediatric Liver Transplantation (SPLIT) Research Group.

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Success after solid organ transplantation is dependent on the proper balance of immunosuppression to prevent rejection of the allograft while limiting the risk of developing infections and malignancy. We present a 9-year-old girl, remote from transplant, who presented with airway plaque after a change in immunosuppres...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Ryan TD,Absalon MJ,de Alarcon A,Gupta A,Peters AL,Lorts A,Danziger-Isakov LA,Chin C

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CKD is a major co-morbidity in pediatric lung transplant recipients. We report the prevalence of renal impairment post-lung transplant at a single center, using a modified, age-adjusted eGFR for the best approximation of true GFR, and investigated associations and possible predictors of decline in renal function post-...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Benden C,Kansra S,Ridout DA,Shaw NL,Aurora P,Elliott MJ,Marks SD

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drowning, a common cause of death in the pediatric population, is a potentially large donor pool for OLT. Anecdotally, transplant centers have deemed these organs high risk over concerns for infection and graft dysfunction. We theorized drowned donor liver allografts do not portend worse outcomes and therefore should ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Kumm KR,Galván NTN,Koohmaraie S,Rana A,Kueht M,Baugh K,Hao L,Yoeli D,Cotton R,O'Mahony CA,Goss JA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed rates of both SCR and CR in children receiving SB at three months post-transplant to determine if SCR predisposed patients to acute CR. Acute rejection was defined according to Banff criteria to include borderline classification or higher. All cases of SCR and CR were treated with anti-rejection protocols....

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Hymes LC,Warshaw BL,Hennigar RA,Amaral SG,Greenbaum LA

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:NH is the most common identifiable cause of ALF in the neonate. LT is the definitive treatment for neonates with NH who have failed medical therapy. Our aim was to determine the outcomes of LT in infants with NH. Patients (less than one yr of age) with NH who were listed for LT and patients who underwent LT between 19...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Sheflin-Findling S,Annunziato RA,Chu J,Arvelakis A,Mahon D,Arnon R

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:Depression is common in pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Depression is associated with inferior long-term outcomes. There is a paucity of studies that evaluate depression and possible associated factors in children and adolescents requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT). Cross-sectional study using C...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Rodriguez Cuellar CI,García de la Puente S,Hernández Moraria J,Bojórquez Ochoa A,Filler G,Zaltzman Grishevich S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart transplantations have been performed in the Centre for Paediatric Heart Surgery at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen (Germany) since 1988. For further consultation and therapy, some affected children subsequently present at the Polyclinic for Paediatric Dentistry. In all these cases problematic oral findin...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Ansari F,Ferring V,Schulz-Weidner N,Wetzel WE

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Improving a patient's quality-of-life (QOL) post-liver transplantation is of great importance. An aspect of improved QOL is the restoration of normal growth patterns in pediatric patients. To describe the post-transplantation growth patterns of 72 children included in the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive a...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Evans IV,Belle SH,Wei Y,Penovich C,Ruppert K,Detre KM,National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Liver Transplantation Database Team.

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major neurologic complications secondary to cyclosporine are well documented and are known to include confusion, cortical blindness, seizure, spasticity, paresis, ataxia and coma. Most previous reports attribute these to white matter central nervous system (CNS) lesions or white/grey matter border lesions. Many predis...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Jeruss J,Braun SV,Reese JC,Guillot A

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bartter's syndrome (BS) is an incurable genetic disease, with variable response to supportive therapy relating to fluid and electrolyte management. Poor control or therapy non-compliance may result in frequent life threatening episodes of dehydration, acidosis and hypokalemia, with resultant adverse effects on patient...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Chaudhuri A,Salvatierra O Jr,Alexander SR,Sarwal MM

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Facial transplantation has become a reality in adult medicine. Children are subject to congenital craniofacial differences, disease-related, traumatic, or thermochemical craniofacial changes and might be suitable for face transplantation. This manuscript addresses unique ethical issues in considering potential pediatr...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Benghiac AG,Garrett JR,Carter BS

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comparisons of perceived barriers to adherence in pediatric and adolescent SOT have not been systematically conducted despite association between medication non-adherence and poor outcome. Fifteen centers in CTOT-C enrolled patients in a cross-sectional study. Subjects' guardians completed the PMBS and subjects over e...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Danziger-Isakov L,Frazier TW,Worley S,Williams N,Shellmer D,Dharnidharka VR,Gupta NA,Ikle D,Sweet SC,CTOTC-05 Consortium.

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of transplant centers around the world face an ethical debate whether to retransplant a young non-adherent patient. Non-adherence to lifelong immunosuppressants presents a significant risk for graft loss, yet rates remain consistently high. Despite a number of these patients presenting for retransplantati...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Dobbels F,Hames A,Aujoulat I,Heaton N,Samyn M

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent FSGS is a major challenge in the field of nephrology. To clarify the role of NPHS2 defects in the pathogenesis of FSGS recurrence, we sequenced all eight exons of NPHS2 in 11 Japanese pediatric FSGS patients with or without post-transplant recurrence. All patients had biopsy-proven primary FSGS, had no famil...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Furue T,Hattori M,Tsukaguchi H,Kitamura A,Oomori T,Ogino D,Nakakura H,Ashida A,Miura K,Hisano M,Takahashi K,Chikamoto H,Akioka Y,Sakano T

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adults, older children, and adolescent patients with a BMI categorized as overweight or obese have decreased survival after HTx. Anthropometric correlates of survival after HTx in infants have not been well defined. In a retrospective analysis of the UNOS registry, patients age 0-24 months were classified according to...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： McKee C,Tumin D,Hayes D Jr,Tobias JD

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in children with heart failure may be of particular benefit to those with accompanying renal failure, as improved renal function is seen in some, but not all recipients. We hypothesized that persistent renal dysfunction at 7 days and/or 1 month after VAD implantat...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Hollander SA,Cantor RS,Sutherland SM,Koehl DA,Pruitt E,McDonald N,Kirklin JK,Ravekes WJ,Ameduri R,Chrisant M,Hoffman TM,Lytrivi ID,Conway J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are few studies on invasive pneumococcal disease in pediatric transplant recipients. Given this fact plus the advent of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, we conducted a retrospective study at a major pediatric transplant center. The objectives were to determine the incidence and outcomes of invasive pneumococcal ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Tran L,Hébert D,Dipchand A,Fecteau A,Richardson S,Allen U

更新日期：2005-04-01 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：:Pediatric cardiac transplantation is currently an accepted option for end-stage heart disease and congenital cardiac malformations. This report focuses on the anesthetic perioperative management in 12 yr. From 1988 to 2001 we performed 90 heart transplantations in 88 children, infants and neonates. The pediatric heart...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Schindler E,Müller M,Akintürk H,Valeske K,Bauer J,Zickmann B,Hempelmann G

更新日期：2004-06-01 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：:We studied tracking of BP and its impact on GFR in 44 PRTP followed for 56 months. Three months PT 77% had elevated SBP percentile. First year SBP and DBP correlated positively with final values (p < 0.0001, 0.0002, respectively). Pretransplant and three month PT SBP correlated positively (p = 0.02). At one yr, SBP an...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Silverstein DM,Leblanc P,Hempe JM,Ramcharan T,Boudreaux JP

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00