Calcineurin inhibitor withdrawal and conversion to mycophenolate mofetil and steroids in cardiac transplant recipients with chronic renal failure: a word of caution.

abstract：:From January 2007, we started to perform the tonsillectomy for every patient with recurrent IgA nephropathy (IgAN) after kidney transplantation. Up to September 2008, four recipients with primary IgAN had biopsy-proven recurrent IgAN. They had also progressive hematuria or proteinuria from on the average 14.3 months a...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Ushigome H,Suzuki T,Fujiki M,Nobori S,Sakamoto S,Okamoto M,Urasaki K,Yoshimura N

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic fungus that most often causes asymptomatic infection in the immunocompetent population. In immunocompromised patients, including solid organ transplant (SOT) and hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients, however, it is likely to cause severe life-threatening infection. Post-...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Gajurel K,Dhakal R,Deresinski S

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:African American and non-African American pre-transplant patients' and their families' concerns about the financial costs of kidney transplantation have not been well studied. METHODS:We conducted structured group interviews among pre-transplant patients (seven African American, five non-African American) a...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Ganji S,Ephraim PL,Ameling JM,Purnell TS,Lewis-Boyer LL,Boulware LE

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) is an early, non-specific inflammatory response that follows perfusion of warm blood into a cold asanguinous organ following transplantation. The occurrence of IRI may have a pivotal impact on acute and long-term renal allograft function. Initially, IRI contributes to delayed graft fu...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Powell JT,Tsapepas DS,Martin ST,Hardy MA,Ratner LE

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is currently the leading indication worldwide for orthotopic liver transplantation. However, the majority of patients receiving transplant for HCV eventually develop histopathologic evidence of recurrent allograft HCV and approximately 10% die or require retransplantation within the first 5 pos...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Leung JY,Abraczinskas DR,Bhan AK,Terella AM,Pascual M,Cosimi AB,Chung RT

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In live related renal transplant program, management of multiple renal arteries (MRA) is technically demanding and used to be considered a relative contraindication because of increased risk of vascular and urologic complications. We present a retrospective analysis of the outcome of grafts with MRA and suggest certai...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kumar A,Gupta RS,Srivastava A,Bansal P

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considering the relevance of the migratory processes in Western societies, the attitudes toward organ donation after death are analyzed by means of a survey applied to a representative random sample of the resident immigrant population in Spain, comprising 1202 subjects (estimated margin of error of ± 2.88%, p = q, p ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： López JS,Valentín MO,Scandroglio B,Coll E,Martín MJ,Sagredo E,Martínez JM,Serna E,Matesanz R

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multidrug-resistant (MDR) gram-negative bacteria are a growing threat to solid organ transplantation (SOT) patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). We aimed to examine the mortality rates of gram-negative MDR bacterial infection in SOT patients compared with patient population undergoing other cardiothorac...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Biderman P,Bugaevsky Y,Ben-Zvi H,Bishara J,Goldberg E

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by premature mortal cardiovascular complications. Liver transplantation (LT) is the only curative treatment option. In this study, the long-term clinical follow-up data of 8 patients who underwent LT with a diagnosis o...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Gulsoy Kirnap N,Kirnap M,Bascil Tutuncu N,Moray G,Haberal M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methamphetamine (MA) has cumulative deleterious effects on multiple organ systems. A history of MA exposure in kidney donors may affect adversely graft function in recipients. METHODS:Between September 2000 and March 2004, all deceased kidney donors were identified from the local registry (97 donors). Twent...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Inouye DS,Kickertz K,Wong LL

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined histological features of allograft biopsies in ABO minor-mismatched kidney transplantation. Forty-five patients who underwent ABO minor-mismatched kidney transplantation between September 1999 and December 2001 at our institute. The mean age was 32.6 years, with 28 males and 17 females. We divided them int...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Shimizu T,Tanabe K,Tokumoto T,Shimmura H,Ishikawa N,Ishida H,Toma H,Kawaguchi H,Tokiwa M,Yamaguchi Y

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed a practical conditioning regimen without anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG), irradiation, or other myeloablative alkylating agent for low-income countries in which patients with severe aplastic anemia (SAA), who usually have heavily transfused and a prolonged disease history. The application of ATG, Busul...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Wang SB,Li L,Pan XH,Hu DM,Peng LH,Liu L,Xie ZJ,Yin B,Sun XJ,Yu J,Liang Y

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate pancreatic function in total parenteral nutrition (TPN)-dependent children with permanent intestinal failure by measuring immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT) levels. Between 1992 and 1996, 105 pediatric patients with permanent intestinal failure were referred to the Children's Hospit...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Rovera GM,Sigurdsson L,Reyes J,Bouch LD,Naylor EW,Kocoshis SA

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Previously, increasing age has been a part of the exclusion criteria used when determining eligibility for a pancreas transplant. However, the analysis of pancreas transplantation outcomes based on age groupings has largely been based on single-center reports. METHODS:A UNOS database review of all adult p...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Siskind E,Maloney C,Akerman M,Alex A,Ashburn S,Barlow M,Siskind T,Bhaskaran M,Ali N,Basu A,Molmenti E,Ortiz J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tacrolimus is the cornerstone of immunosuppressive therapy after kidney transplantation. Its narrow therapeutic window mandates serum level strict monitoring and dose adjustments to ensure the optimal risk-benefit balance. This observational retrospective study analyzed the effectiveness and safety of conversion from ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Sánchez Fructuoso A,Ruiz JC,Franco A,Diekmann F,Redondo D,Calviño J,Serra N,Aladrén MJ,Cigarrán S,Manonelles A,Ramos A,Gómez G,González Posada JM,Andrés A,Beneyto I,Muñiz AL,Perelló M,Lauzurica R

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adverse symptoms of immunosuppressants (ASI) impact quality of life (QOL) in solid organ transplant recipients; however, standardized approaches for active ASI surveillance and intervention are lacking. While management is highly clinician dependent, clinician views remain largely unexplored. We surveyed Canadian Soci...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Harrison JJ,Mansell H,Blydt-Hansen T

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Frail patients who undergo renal transplantation (RT) have more complications; however, little is known if these patients can sustain the wait to RT. We used the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) to determine outcomes of RT candidates. METHODS:In this retrospective study, 526...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Bozhilov K,Vo KB,Wong LL

更新日期：2020-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Solid organ transplant recipients are at increased risk of developing several human papillomavirus (HPV)-related malignancies, including cervical and anal cancers. The purpose of this prospective study was to assess the initial prevalence and risk factors for high-risk HPV (HR-HPV) cervical infections in liver transpl...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Grąt K,Grąt M,Wronka KM,Pietrzak B,Suchońska B,Walter de Walthoffen S,Młynarczyk G,Krawczyk M,Wielgoś M

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). In fact, death from cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of graft loss in kidney transplant (KTx) patients. Compared to patients on dialysis, CKD patients with KTx have increased qu...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Tooley JE,Bohl DD,Kulkarni S,Rodriguez-Davalos MI,Mangi A,Mulligan DC,Yoo PS

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze the characteristics of tuberculosis (TB) in Southern Chinese renal transplant recipients, and summarize the corresponding experiences in diagnosis and management. METHOD:Retrospectively study 41 documented post-transplant TB cases out of the 2333 patients who received kidney transplantation in th...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Chen SY,Wang CX,Chen LZ,Fei JG,Deng SX,Qiu J,Li J,Chen GO,Fu HM,Xie CM

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients on organ transplant waiting lists continue to far exceed donor rates. We seek to understand the barriers preventing people in a Canadian city from donating organs for transplantation. METHODS:One thousand adults were surveyed assessing knowledge, personal involvement, and attitudes about organ dona...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Lee E,Midodizi W,Gourishankar S

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, we described a significant decrease in donor-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocyte precursor frequency (CTLpf) after discontinuation of calcineurin inhibitors (CNI), while the proliferative capacity in mixed lymphocyte culture (MLC), and the number of interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) producing cells (pc) in ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： van Besouw NM,van de Wetering J,van der Mast BJ,de Kuiper R,Baan CC,Weimar W

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is currently an imbalance between the need for cadaveric kidneys for transplantation and the supply. The medical criteria for accepting cadaveric donors are changing and organs that were originally thought to be unacceptable have functioned well. Previous reports have discussed the problems with transplanting ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Jacoby K,Lippman HR,Hura CE,McFarlin L,Jones CF,Banowsky LH

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hispanic race and low socioeconomic status are established predictors of disparity in access to kidney transplantation. This single-center retrospective review was undertaken to determine whether Hispanic race predicted kidney transplant outcomes. A total of 720 patients underwent kidney transplantation from January 1...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Matsuoka L,Alicuben E,Woo K,Cao S,Groshen S,Qazi Y,Smogorzewski M,Selby R,Alexopoulos S

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute renal failure (ARF) is a common and severe complication after liver transplantation (LT). The aim of this study was to ascertain the impact of ARF requiring dialysis in the outcome of LT and to analyze the risk factors leading to this event in the early post-operative period. From October 1988 to December 1994, ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Bilbao I,Charco R,Balsells J,Lazaro JL,Hidalgo E,Llopart L,Murio E,Margarit C

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although many report intra-operative cardiac arrests (ICAs) in liver transplantation (LT), the incidence, major causes, and outcome remain unclear. We aimed to investigate retrospectively, the incidence, nature, and outcome of ICA in Asian population and to identify risk factors for ICA. Consecutive 1071 LTs in an ins...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Lee SH,Gwak MS,Choi SJ,Shin YH,Ko JS,Kim GS,Lee SY,Kim MH,Park HG,Lee SK,Jeon HJ

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subclinical acute rejection (SAR) occurs in about 30% of stable renal transplant patients and may be a risk factor for a poor allograft outcome. In the present study, the prevalence and clinical features of subclinical rejection, and the expression of immune activation markers in surveillance graft biopsies were asses...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Veronese FV,Noronha IL,Manfro RC,Edelweiss MI,Goldberg J,Gonçalves LF

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute rejection (AR) superimposed upon delayed graft function (DGF) following renal transplantation worsens graft outcomes. However, risk factors for AR in patients displaying DGF remain unclear. In this study, 71 patients displaying DGF >/= 5 d were investigated. All received cyclosporine, adjunctive azathioprine or ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Moore J,Tan K,Cockwell P,Krishnan H,McPake D,Ready A,Mellor S,Hamsho A,Ball S,Lipkin G,Borrows R

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Conversion from calcineurin inhibitor (CI)-based maintenance immunosuppression to sirolimus (SRL)-based immunosuppression may be beneficial in selected renal transplant recipients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a daclizumab (DAC) bridge protocol in patients converted ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Sundberg AK,Rohr MS,Hartmann EL,Adams PL,Stratta RJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with severe liver disease and accompanying malnutrition may exhibit electrolyte disturbances including the magnesium balance. In 18 patients plasma magnesium (p-Mg) was determined at the start of the liver transplantation and during the anhepatic and reperfusion phases of the operation. The blood loss was 6.9...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Skak C,Ejlersen E,Mogensen T,Winkel P,Secher NH

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00