Impact of dose reductions on efficacy outcome in heart transplant patients receiving enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium or mycophenolate mofetil at 12 months post-transplantation.

abstract：:To assess the prevalence and long-term impact of HCV on kidney transplant recipients, we assayed 716 pre-transplant sera using a first-generation ELISA. The anti-HCV positive sera were confirmed by a 6-antigen radioimmunoassay (RIA). Patients were followed up for 5 years. Graft survival, function, evidence of chemical...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Orloff SL,Stempel CA,Wright TL,Tomlanovich SJ,Amend WJ,Stock PG,Melzer JS,Vincenti F

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aging of the on-dialysis population raises the issue of whether to propose elderly patients for kidney transplantation and how to manage their immunosuppression. This study aimed to analyze the outcome of kidney transplantation on an Italian series of elderly recipients. We included in this retrospective study all...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Neri F,Furian L,Cavallin F,Ravaioli M,Silvestre C,Donato P,La Manna G,Pinna AD,Rigotti P

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A "new" fast track kidney allocation scheme (FTKAS) was implemented in the UK in 2012 for offering of previously declined kidneys. We evaluated the impact of the FTKAS in utilization of declined kidneys and outcome. METHODS:Adult renal transplant centers were surveyed. Overall utilization was evaluated us...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： White AD,Roberts H,Ecuyer C,Brady K,Pathak S,Clark B,Hostert LH,Attia MS,Wellberry-Smith M,Hudson A,Ahmad N

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kidney transplant wait-list management is becoming increasingly complex. We introduced a novel wait-list management strategy at our center, the Transplant Readiness Assessment Clinic (TRAC), whereby patients whose Kidney Allocation Scores surpass a threshold are actively managed. From January 1, 2016 through June 30, ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Cheng XS,Busque S,Lee J,Discipulo K,Hartley C,Tulu Z,Scandling JD,Tan JC

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the independent association between pre-transplant prescription opioid use and readmission following liver transplantation. We reviewed the medical records of all patients at a single medical center undergoing primary, single-organ, liver transplantation from 2004 to 2014. We assess...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Rogal S,Mankaney G,Udawatta V,Good CB,Chinman M,Zickmund S,Bielefeldt K,Jonassaint N,Jazwinski A,Shaikh O,Hughes C,Humar A,DiMartini A,Fine MJ

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-transplant outcome of kidney allografts depends on various factors, one of which may be the compatibility in volume between graft and recipient. However, previous studies adjusted the graft volume only for recipient's size. As the adjusted graft volume for donor's size would be substituted of nephron number more ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Han SS,Yang SH,Oh YJ,Cho JY,Moon KC,Ha J,Kim YS

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granulomatous interstitial nephritis (GIN) is a rare histologic diagnosis in renal allografts. We report three cases with GIN. Case 1: a 37-yr-old woman received a kidney from her mother. On follow-up 15 months later, serum creatinine was increased and a graft biopsy showed epithelioid granuloma in the center of massi...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Hotta K,Fukasawa Y,Sasaki H,Seki T,Togashi M,Harada H

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the UNOS database from 7/15/00-7/17/05 for Regional deceased donor liver utilization. For each region, we performed logistic regression and derived odds ratios (OR) for donor characteristics associated with livers being transplanted outside of the region or not transplanted at all. Regions with smallest an...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Hayashi PH,Axelrod DA,Galanko J,Salvalaggio PR,Schnitzler M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histopathologic diagnoses in transplantation can be improved with molecular testing. Preferably, molecular diagnostics should fit into standard-of-care workflows for transplant biopsies, that is, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) processing. The NanoString(®) gene expression platform has recently been shown to w...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Adam B,Afzali B,Dominy KM,Chapman E,Gill R,Hidalgo LG,Roufosse C,Sis B,Mengel M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis remains one of the most serious infections after organ transplantation. Isoniazid prophylaxis for liver transplant recipients with a history of tuberculosis is generally recommended. However, its benefit is controversial because of potential hepatotoxicity of isoniazid. It is crucial to determine appropri...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Nagai S,Fujimoto Y,Taira K,Egawa H,Takada Y,Kiuchi T,Tanaka K

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:According to the EU Directive 2006/17/EC, European tissue banks are required to perform a physical examination on every potential tissue donor. The directive itself, however, does not specify the content of this examination. The aim of this study was to investigate the current practice of physical examination in Europ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Van Geyt C,Van Wijk M,Bokhorst A,Beele H

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of kidney transplant recipients die from cardiovascular events. Physical activity may be a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease following transplant. The goal of our study was to examine adherence to a physical activity intervention following kidney transplant and its impact on metabolic para...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Lorenz EC,Amer H,Dean PG,Stegall MD,Cosio FG,Cheville AL

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survival despite prolonged non-adherence with immunosuppression is rare but has been reported in kidney, lung, and liver transplantation. Its occurrence in heart transplantation is quite rare. Our study was prompted by an index patient who survived despite prolonged medication non-adherence. Prospective consent and bl...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Baran DA,Rao P,Deo D,Zucker MJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Smoking is a major public health issue, and its effect on cardiovascular outcomes is well established. This study evaluates the impact of donor smoking on heart transplant (HT) outcomes. METHODS:HT recipients between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2016, with known donor smoking status were queried from the ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Hussain Z,Yu M,Wozniak A,Kim D,Krepostman N,Liebo M,Raichlin E,Heroux A,Joyce C,Ilias-Basha H

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Thrombosis of the pancreas after transplantation is the most common cause of relaparotomy and resultant graft loss. There is currently no standard protocol consistently proven to prevent thrombosis following transplantation. Our objective was to determine whether our protocol of post-operative low-dose int...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Aboalsamh G,Anderson P,Al-Abbassi A,McAlister V,Luke PP,Sener A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Humoral immune responses can destroy a renal allograft. In January 2013, Consensus Guidelines were published regarding testing and management concerns with respect to antibodies in transplantation. New studies have been reported over the past two yr and controversies remain. We review here the new data in light of the...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Filippone EJ,Farber JL

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In order to determine risk factors for bone loss after renal transplantation, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry was performed in 125 renal transplant patients. The bone mineral density (BMD) was expressed as a percentage of the normal population (BMD%) and Z-score (SD from normal). The whole body, lumbar spin...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Heaf J,Tvedegaard E,Kanstrup IL,Fogh-Andersen N

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal transplantation remains the definitive treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The shorter renal vein in right donor nephrectomies is associated with higher incidence of technical failure. We present here our experience with autologous internal jugular vein (IJV) conduits to facilitate living-donor transpl...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Lu T,Yi SG,Bismuth J,Knight RJ,Gaber AO,Bechara CF

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively studied efficacy and safety outcomes of two 10-mg doses of intravenous basiliximab on day 0 and day 4 for induction therapy in 17 consecutive de novo heart transplant recipients. By the 2-week assessment post-transplant, there were no deaths, graft failures, or acute cellular rejections (ACRs) ISHLT g...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kittipibul V,Tantrachoti P,Ongcharit P,Ariyachaipanich A,Siwamogsatham S,Sritangsirikul S,Thammanatsakul K,Puwanant S

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：:We report a previously unrecognized late complication of allograft lung transplantation - persistent recurrent atelectasis of the transplanted lung. The patient developed sudden, severe respiratory distress about 2 yr after a right lung transplant, because of acute atelectasis of her transplanted lung. Multiple transb...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Zhao Y,Al-Kaade S,Keller CA,deMello DE

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to determine the epidemiology, risk factors, and impact of bacterial infection on pancreatic function after pancreas transplantation. Data for pancreas transplant recipients were retrospectively reviewed between 2000 and 2014 for at least 1 year. We collected and analyzed post-transplant data for bacterial in...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Bodro M,Ferrer J,Ricart MJ,Sanclemente G,Linares L,Cervera C,Cofan F,Ventura-Aguiar P,Lopez-Boado MÁ,Marco F,Fuster J,García-Valdecasas JC,Moreno A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atherosclerosis is a serious complication and leading cause of mortality in renal transplant recipients (RTRs). Hyperlipidemia may be associated with progression of renal disease and chronic allograft dysfunction. Similarities in the pathogenesis of glomerulosclerosis and atherosclerosis have been proposed...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kahraman S,Kiykim AA,Altun B,Gençtoy G,Arici M,Gulsun M,Erdem Y,Yasavul U,Turgan C,Cağlar S

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sezer S, Ozdemir FN, Akcay A, Arat Z, Boyacioglu S, Haberal M. Renal transplantation offers a better survival in HCV-infected ESRD patients. Clin Transplant 2004 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0012.2004.00252. Abstract: The presence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been found to adversely affect the morbidity and mortali...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Sezer S,Ozdemir FN,Akcay A,Arat Z,Boyacioglu S,Haberal M

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Since the first description by Ratner and collegues in 1996, laparoscopic live-donor nephrectomy is gaining wide acceptance in an attempt to minimize the donor morbidity, length of hospital stay and length of time to return to work. It is unknown whether multiple renal arteries pose additional problems with ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Johnston T,Reddy K,Mastrangelo M,Lucas B,Ranjan D

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although FK 506 has been shown to effectively reverse refractory renal allograft rejection, its ability to reverse accelerated renal allograft rejection as a primary agent has not been specifically addressed. Herein evidence of the ability of FK 506 to reverse accelerated renal allograft rejection is presented. A 16-y...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Woodle ES,Newell KA,Haas M,Bartosh S,Josephson MA,Millis JM,Bruce DS,Piper JB,Aronson AJ,Thistlethwaite JR

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Controlled donation after circulatory death (DCD) remains ethically controversial. The authors developed a controlled DCD protocol in which comfort therapy is regularly used. The aim of this study was to determine whether this policy shortens the DCD donors' life. METHODS:The authors retrospectively analy...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Ledoux D,Delbouille MH,Deroover A,Lambermont B,Meurisse M,Damas P,Joris J,Detry O

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reducing acute care utilization is a means of improving long-term patient outcomes. We sought to assess high inpatient (IP) admission and standalone emergency department (ED) utilization within a 9-month period post-kidney transplantation and to identify mutable factors to reduce utilization. In this ten-year retrospe...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Weeda ER,Su Z,Taber DJ,Bian J,Morinelli TA,Pilch NA,Mauldin PD,DuBay DA

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：:Early measures of graft function are increasingly used to assess efficacy in clinical trials of kidney transplant immunosuppression. This study aimed to assess the variability and quality of reporting of these endpoints in contemporary trials. Data regarding renal function endpoints were extracted from 213 reports fro...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Knight SR,Hussain S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00