Use of enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium in liver transplant patients with intestinal intolerance caused by mycophenolate mofetil.

abstract：:To examine the efficacy and safety of enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium (EC-MPS, myfortic) in renal transplant patients with diabetes mellitus, six- and 12-month data from three clinical trials with EC-MPS (Studies B301, B302, and myPROMS) were analyzed post hoc. Studies B301 (de novo patients) and B302 (maintenance...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Pietruck F,Budde K,Salvadori M,Sollinger H,Bourbigot B,Gentil MA,Oppenheimer F

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using lacerated livers for liver transplantation (LTx) can add an option to the extended donor criteria. We present an LTx case using a severely lacerated liver and review of the literature for reported cases. We used a high-grade lacerated liver from a 19-yr-old brain-dead patient caused by traffic accident. The live...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Mehrabi A,Fonouni H,Ahmadi R,Schmied BM,Müller SA,Welsch T,Hallscheidt P,Zeier M,Weitz J,Schmidt J

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anonymous nondirected living liver donation (ANLLD), sometimes referred to as "altruistic" donation, occurs when a biologically unrelated person comes forward to donate a portion of his/her liver to a transplant candidate who is unknown to the donor. Here, we explore the current status of ANLLD with special considerat...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Raza MH,Aziz H,Kaur N,Lo M,Sher L,Genyk Y,Emamaullee J

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 61-yr-old kidney transplant recipient with human Parvovirus B19 (HPV B19) infection presenting as a severe pancytopenia 1 month after transplantation. Bone marrow aspiration revealed severe erythroid hypoplasia with giant and dystrophic proerythroblasts. Bone marrow cells were positive for HPV B19 DNA dete...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Marchand S,Tchernia G,Hiesse C,Tertian G,Cartron J,Kriaa F,Boubenider S,Goupy C,Lecointe D,Charpentier B

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of a narrow therapeutic window has guided the management of transplant recipients on cyclosporine immunosuppression since its inception more than a decade ago. The need to maintain immunosuppression and avoid toxicity imposed the requirement of monitoring cyclosporine levels within a limited range. The use...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Takasugi M,Takasugi JK,Barba L

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent changes in Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) condition for participation, using benchmark volume/outcomes requirements for certification, have been implemented. Consequently, the ability of a transplant center to assess its risk tolerance is important in successful management. An analysis of SRTR da...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Johnson SR,Karp SJ,Curry MP,Barugel M,Rodrigue JR,Mandelbrot DA,Rogers CP,Hanto DW

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Temporary portocaval shunt and total hepatectomy is a technique used in the presence of toxic liver syndrome because of fulminant hepatic failure, hepatic trauma, primary non-function (PNF), and eclampsia. We performed this technique on four patients. An indication for anhepatic state was severe hemodynamic instabilit...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Montalti R,Busani S,Masetti M,Girardis M,Di Benedetto F,Begliomini B,Rompianesi G,Rinaldi L,Ballarin R,Pasetto A,Gerunda GE

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation and care of non-US citizen, non-US residents who wish to come to the United States to serve as international living kidney donors (ILKDs) can pose unique challenges. We surveyed US transplant programs to better understand practices related to ILKD care. We distributed the survey by email and professiona...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Lentine KL,Motter JD,Henderson ML,Hays RE,Shukhman E,Hunt J,Al Ammary F,Kumar V,LaPointe Rudow D,Van Pilsum Rasmussen SE,Nishio-Lucar AG,Schaefer HM,Cooper M,Mandelbrot DA

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this single-institution study, we compared outcomes in diabetic recipients of living donor (LD) kidney transplants that did vs. did not undergo a subsequent pancreas transplant. Of 307 diabetic recipients who underwent LD kidney transplants from January 1, 1995, through December 31, 2003, a total of 175 underwent a...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kleinclauss F,Fauda M,Sutherland DE,Kleinclauss C,Gruessner RW,Matas AJ,Kasiske BL,Humar A,Kandaswamy R,Kaul S,Gruessner AC

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The colloid-based University of Wisconsin (UW) preservation solution has been used extensively in clinical pancreas transplantation. Experimental studies support the use of the crystalloid-based histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) preservation solution for this purpose. AIM:We report our initial experi...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Potdar S,Malek S,Eghtesad B,Shapiro R,Basu A,Patel K,Broznick B,Fung J

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of lamivudine (LAM) monoprophylaxis for patients with non-replicating hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection at orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). METHODS:Among 128 liver recipients with HBV infection between 1994 and 2004 transplanted at our institution, 6...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Yoshida H,Kato T,Levi DM,Regev A,Madariaga JR,Nishida S,Martinez EJ,Schiff ER,Omata M,Tzakis AG

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The shortage of grafts for kidney transplantation (Tx) has resulted in an expansion of criteria for pediatric donors. However, the limitations of pediatric donors for kidney Tx are not yet clearly established. We investigated the outcomes of recipients with pediatric kidney grafts from Colorado to elucidate ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Yagisawa T,Kam I,Chan L,Springer JW,Dunn S

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As the indications for liver transplantation broaden to include older and more critically ill patients, the likelihood of encountering unsuspected cardiovascular disease increases. PURPOSE:This study examined the frequency, type, and subsequent outcome of intra- and postoperative cardiovascular complication...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Dec GW,Kondo N,Farrell ML,Dienstag J,Cosimi AB,Semigran MJ

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelin-1 is a vasoconstrictor peptide released by the vascular endothelium by various chemical and mechanical factors. Cellular rejection is one of the most common complications following orthotopic liver transplantation, endotheliitis being its most specific and consistent histological feature. To assess the role...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Fábrega E,Figols J,Dueñas C,Crespo J,Casafont F,Sanchez-Antolín G,de las Heras G,Amado JA,Pons-Romero F

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is an indication for orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) in patients with tumor stage within the United Network for Organ Sharing criteria. The number of patients listed for HBV-related HCC is increasing, while the number of patients listed fo...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Han SH,Reddy KR,Keeffe EB,Soldevila-Pico C,Gish R,Chung RT,Degertekin B,Lok A,NIH HBV OLT Study Group.

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative fluid management during laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) may have a significant effect on donor and recipient outcomes. We sought to quantify variability in fluid management and investigate its impact on donor and recipient outcomes. METHODS:A retrospective review of patients who underwen...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Williams AM,Kumar SS,Bhatti UF,Biesterveld BE,Kathawate RG,Sung RS,Woodside KJ,Englesbe MJ,Alameddine MB,Waits SA

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Everolimus (EVL) and sirolimus (SRL) were introduced into immunosuppressive regimens, in an attempt to replace or reduce the dose of the nephrotoxic calcineurin inhibitors (CNI). In our institution, due to an administrative decision, conversion from SRL to EVL, was carried out, providing us the opportunity t...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Carvalho C,Coentrão L,Bustorff M,Patrício E,Sampaio S,Santos J,Oliveira G,Pestana M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The benefits of HLA matching have been clearly demonstrated in renal and cardiac transplantation. Recent studies suggest that HLA matching may be associated with improved survival rates for transplantation as well. However, the effect of HLA matching for lung transplantation has not been clearly demonstrated. Despite ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： McGee C,Fox MD,Loyd JE

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal transplant outcomes in Hispanics have been conflicting regarding acute rejection (AR) and allograft survival. Additionally, the feasibility of early corticosteroid withdrawal (ECW) regimens among Hispanics has not been adequately addressed. The purpose of this study is to report outcomes following ECW ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Afaneh C,Cheng E,Aull MJ,Watkins AC,Kim J,Leeser DB,Kapur S

更新日期：2013-11-01 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

abstract：:Kidney transplantation offers longer survival, less morbidity and lower costs than dialysis. It is also believed to improve quality of life. The aim of this study was to compare prospectively the perceived health status (PHS) of dialyzed patients on a waiting list with kidney transplant recipients after transplantatio...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Rosenberger J,van Dijk JP,Prihodova L,Majernikova M,Nagyova I,Geckova AM,Roland R,van den Heuvel WJ,Groothoff JW

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infectious complication following renal transplantation. Previous studies uniformly report that renal transplant recipients develop UTIs more often than the general population, but widely differ on how frequently UTIs occur after transplantation. These studies also d...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Chuang P,Parikh CR,Langone A

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell-mediated responses to xenoantigens are different from those to alloantigens. CD4+ T cells are especially important in xenoresponses and depletion of CD4+ T cells can prolong survival of xenografts better than allografts in some circumstances. The difference between the two responses is due in part to the relative...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Auchincloss H Jr

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to play a role in preventing development of both acute and chronic rejection. New evidence also suggests that HMGCoA reductase inhibitors may have an immunomodulatory effect and may decrease the incidence of rejection in both animal and human transplant models. Omega-3 fatty acids a...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Katznelson S,Wilkinson AH

更新日期：1995-06-01 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：:We analyzed the influence on allograft survival of pretransplant panel reactive antibodies (PRA) < 10%, PRA > 10%, autoantibodies, cold antibodies and a positive B cell crossmatch in 807 renal and 237 cardiac transplant recipients. Donors and recipients were predominantly of mixed ancestry (Khoi, San, Xhosa and Caucas...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Creemers P,Brink J,Kahn D

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As many as 50% of liver transplant patients suffer gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances post-transplant. Conversion from mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) to mycophenolate sodium (EC-MPS) alleviates GI symptom burden in renal transplant recipients. We employed a validated patient and physician-reported assessment to evaluate ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Toledo AH,Hendrix L,Buchholz V,Fisher E,Newton K,Smith C,Gerber DA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of patient with glioblastoma metastatic to the peritoneal cavity 9 months after ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery precluding cadaver organ procurement is presented. Even though central nervous tumors rarely metastasize spontaneously, the literature indicates that systemic metastases are related to previous s...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Fecteau AH,Penn I,Hanto DW

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transplant eligibility for tobacco and/or marijuana using candidates varies among transplant centers. This study compared the impact of marijuana use and tobacco use on kidney transplant recipient outcomes. Kidney transplant recipients at a single center from 2001 to 2015 were reviewed for outcomes of all-cause graft ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Fabbri KR,Anderson-Haag TL,Spenningsby AM,Israni A,Nygaard RM,Stahler PA

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obese transplant recipients (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 ) have decreased posttransplant patient and graft survival compared with their nonobese counterparts. At the same time, many prednisone-related side effects (eg, new-onset diabetes) are similar to those associated with obesity. Using SRTR data, we studied outcomes associated...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Matas AJ,Vock DM

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00