Use of intravenous immunoglobulin in a highly sensitized pediatric renal transplant recipient with severe BK DNAemia and rising DSA.

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：BACKGROUND:Urinary diversion using catheterizable channel among posterior urethral valve (PUV) patients may help to alleviate the functional concerns of the bladder on the allograft. Herein, we review our series of PUV patients undergoing renal transplants at a single institution to determine outcomes between those wit...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Rickard M,Chua ME,Zu'bi F,Dos Santos J,Koyle MA,Lorenzo AJ,Farhat WA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

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：: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：:The literature regarding the etiology and incidence of short and long-term renal functional impairment in pediatric liver allograft recipients was reviewed. Most of the reports include recipients receiving cyclosporine as the primary immunosuppressant. Using calculated glomerular filtration rate (cGFR), creatinine cle...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Fine RN

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective antibody removal using PE, DFPP and IA has led to increased access to live donor organs through ABOi RT for patients with chronic kidney disease. However, there have been no head-to-head comparator studies between these modalities, and the choice of technique is usually influenced by cost and institutional p...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Thalgahagoda S,Webb NJ,Roberts D,Birch A,Milford DV,Tavakoli A,Shenoy M

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The availability of new and more effective anti-rejection therapy has succeeded in reducing the incidence of acute cellular rejection in first months post-renal transplant. This in turn has escalated the order of significance of recurrence of primary disease in the renal allograft as a cause for patient morbidity and ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Seikaly MG

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The outcomes of pediatric ventricular assist device support in patients with diastolic heart failure have not been well described. This study reviews the North American experience with Berlin Heart EXCOR® ventricular assist device implants in children with such physiology. The Berlin Heart clinical database was review...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Su JA,Menteer J

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From June 1985 to December 1998, 173 pediatric renal transplants were carried out in 170 patients at our center. From this pool, 73 patients (34 males and 39 females) with a follow-up of 48 months were examined. In all patients, ureteroneocystostomy was performed according to the Lich-Grégoire procedure. All patients ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Fontana I,Ginevri F,Arcuri V,Basile G,Nocera A,Beatini M,Bonato L,Barocci S,Bertocchi M,Manolitsi O,Valente R,Draghi P,Gusmano R,Valente U

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anemia is a well-described comorbidity in patients with heart failure and has been associated with decreased survival rates after heart transplant. The causes of anemia are broad, and identification of the underlying etiology is critical for management. Herein, we report an unusual case of severe anemia complicating c...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Lehto E,Raj A,Sparks J

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined patient-reported sleep quality in a single-center cross-sectional sample of adolescents with solid organ transplants and evaluated associations between sleep quality, psychosocial functioning (ie, depression/anxiety symptoms), and HRQOL. Health disparities associated with minority race/ethnicity an...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Gutierrez-Colina AM,Quast LF,Eaton CK,LaMotte J,Stolz MG,Mee L,George R,Lee J,Reed B,Rich KL,Blount RL

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injuries sustained by major vessels during procurement pose a major threat to organ viability. Aortic and inferior vena cava lacerations produce rapid hemorrhage associated with hypoperfusion and ischemic damage. We describe a technique that will prevent such damage in the event of vascular mishaps. ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Molmenti EP,Molmenti H,Marubashi S,Sanchez EQ,Gogel B,Goldstein RM,Levy MF,Fasola CG,Gonwa TA,Klintmalm GB

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypogammaglobulinemia is common after pediatric SCT and IgG replacement is recommended. Some children will have a prolonged hypogammaglobulinemia but may have poor venous access which impedes further iv IgG replacement. In primary antibody deficiencies, sc IgG replacement, performed by parents at home, has been shown ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Sundin M,Nordin K,Jostemyr Y,Winiarski J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical utility of tacrolimus monitoring in adults has been well documented. The present study compared tacrolimus monitoring in a pediatric population of 34 liver transplant patients in four US centers with an adult population of 111 patients in six US centers. Subjects (adult and pediatric) were evaluated, at d...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： MacFarlane GD,Venkataramanan R,McDiarmid SV,Pirsch JD,Scheller DG,Ersfeld DL,Fitzsimmons WE

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric solid organ transplant recipients have long-standing malnutrition concerns related to their pretransplant medical status. The targeted nutrition therapy utilized pre-, peri-, and post-transplantation may have the adverse effect of impeding normally developing feeding skills, particularly in very young childr...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Lerret SM,Erato G,Goday PS,Silverman AH

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early graft loss and poor graft function limit the use of kidneys from infant donors. Six en bloc kidney transplantations were performed from infant donors younger than 10 months into pediatric recipients between November 2012 and September 2015 at our center. We retrospectively analyzed recipient and donor demographi...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Wang HY,Li J,Liu LS,Deng RH,Fu Q,Ko DS,Zhang HX,Deng SX,Wang CX

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To analyze the clinical profile and outcome of pediatric patients who had undergone a liver and/or RT at our center over a five yr period, case records of all the patients who had undergone a liver or RT were analyzed retrospectively. One hundred solid organ transplants were performed at our center between January 200...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Sibal A,Malhotra S,Guru FR,Bhatia V,Kapoor A,Seth S,Jerath N,Jasuja S,Rajkumari V,Wadhawan M,Aggarwal DK,Guleria S,Shrivastava RN,Gupta S

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：:CV disease is the major cause of death in patients with CKD. Recently, CMR imaging emerges as a complementary method providing advantages in cardiac assessment; however, data on CMR in pediatric CKD are scarce. We performed CMR in 15 children: two with CKD, six on peritoneal dialysis, seven on hemodialysis, and in 18 ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Schaefer B,Rusai K,Toth A,Pasti K,Ujszaszi A,Kreko M,Horvath E,Sallay P,Reusz GS,Merkely B,Tulassay T,Szabo AJ

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MCs are important effector cells in a broad range of immune responses. Their role in liver allograft rejection is not clear. Twenty-one liver transplant recipients (mean age +/- s.d.; 10.2 +/- 4.1 yr) who experienced a rejection episode are included in this study. Biopsy specimens from normal livers (allograft biopsy ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Arikan C,Nart D,Kilic M,Yuksekkaya HA,Aydogdu S

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Germline GATA2 mutations have been associated with a vast array of clinical manifestations, as well as hematological deficiencies and a propensity to AML or MDS. We present two cases of pediatric AML/MDS with underlying GATA2 mutations who underwent a successful umbilical cord hematopoietic stem cell transplantation u...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Mallhi K,Dix DB,Niederhoffer KY,Armstrong L,Rozmus J

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated changes in growth parameters after pediatric heart transplantation and identified factors associated with the changes after pediatric heart transplantation (OHT). We retrospectively evaluated the somatic growth of 46 children <11 yr of age who underwent OHT for changes in weight, height, and BMI. ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Peterson RE,Perens GS,Alejos JC,Wetzel GT,Chang RK

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to assess certain aspects of pediatric kidney transplantation (Tx) in Turkey, we retrospectively analyzed the results of 56 of these pediatric procedures performed at our center. From January 1986 to January 1998, 56 pediatric renal Tx (29 males, 27 females; 0-17 yr of age) were carried out at Başkent Univers...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Haberal M,Bereket G,Karakayali H,Arslan G,Moray G,Bilgin N

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryptosporidium is an intracellular protozoa that can cause gastroenteritis in humans. In immunocompromised hosts, infection can be severe, leading to life-threatening persistent diarrhea. There is limited experience in treating this infection in solid organ transplants. Although newer drugs active against Cryptospori...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Hong DK,Wong CJ,Gutierrez K

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of EBV encephalitis in a seven-yr-old child with Ph+ ALL. Two months after an allogeneic HSCT from his HLA mismatched mother, the patient showed an altered sensorium, generalized seizures, and a left hemiparesis. Brain MRI demonstrated multiple lesions highly suggestive for viral encephalitis. Blood a...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Barberi W,Perrone S,Iori AP,Torelli GF,Testi AM,Moleti ML,Ceglie T,Papoff P,Caresta E,Antonelli M,Gianno F,Melone A,Badiali M,Giangaspero F,Foà R,Gentile G

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of TAC on medium term (three-yr follow-up) renal function in pediatric liver transplant (OLT) recipients. Glomerular and tubular indices were retrospectively analyzed in 24 consecutive OLT pediatric recipients on TAC. CrCl increased significantly each month post-OLT (p =...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Anastaze Stelle K,Belli DC,Parvex P,Girardin E,Giroud A,Wildhaber B,McLin VA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Knowledge concerning the involvement of the cardiovascular system in children awaiting liver transplant is limited. Therefore, no guidelines have been established on evaluating this group of patients for cardiac disease. This review examines the diverse cardiovascular manifestations of liver disease in children. We al...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Madan N,Arnon R,Arnon R

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although TEG directs effective resuscitation in adult surgical patients, pediatric data are lacking. We performed a retrospective comparative review of the effect of TEG on blood product utilization and outcomes following pediatric liver transplantation in 38 patients between 2008 and 2014. Diagnoses, laboratory value...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Sujka J,Gonzalez KW,Curiel KL,Daniel J,Fischer RT,Andrews WS,Wicklund BM,Hendrickson RJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：:Despite significant interest by pediatric transplant patients in meeting others who have undergone transplantation, geographic distances combined with their daily routines make this difficult. This mixed-method study describes the use of Zora, a Web-based virtual community designed to create a support system for these...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Bers MU,Beals LM,Chau C,Satoh K,Blume ED,DeMaso DR,Gonzalez-Heydrich J

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00