Prevalence of gastroparesis before and after lung transplantation and its association with lung allograft outcomes.

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：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:Stem cell-based therapy has received attention as a possible alternative to organ transplantation. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of autologous transplantation of bone marrow (BM)-derived stromal cells in post-HCV liver cirrhosis patients. METHODOLOGY:10 × 10(6) of isolated huma...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Amin MA,Sabry D,Rashed LA,Aref WM,el-Ghobary MA,Farhan MS,Fouad HA,Youssef YA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to improve outcomes in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) patients with portal vein thrombosis (PVT). Of 246 adult patients who underwent LDLT with a right lobe graft between January 2000 and May 2007, PVT was diagnosed in 50 patients (20.3%), who were further subdivided into partial (...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kim SJ,Kim DG,Park JH,Moon IS,Lee MD,Kim JI,Yoon YC,Yoo YK

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular complications remain a significant source of morbidity after pancreatic transplantation. We describe a pseudoaneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) with an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) involving the SMA and the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) discovered and treated surgically in the second week after ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Khan TF,Ciancio G,Burke GW 3rd,Sfakianakis GN,Miller J

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quantitative analysis of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) genome has been recently reported to be helpful for early identification of EBV viremia which could reduce the risk of post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD). AIM:To demonstrate the significance of serial monitoring of EBV genome load b...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Matsukura T,Yokoi A,Egawa H,Kudo T,Kawashima M,Hirata Y,Tanaka H,Kagajo K,Wada H,Tanaka K

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Abdominal wall vascularized composite allotransplantation (AW-VCA) is a rarely utilized technique for large composite abdominal wall defects. The goal of this article is to systematically review the literature and current concepts of AW-VCA, outline the challenges ahead, and provide an outlook for the futu...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Berli JU,Broyles JM,Lough D,Shridharani SM,Rochlin D,Cooney DS,Lee WP,Brandacher G,Sacks JM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether depressive symptoms predicted survival before and after lung transplantation. We hypothesized that depressive symptoms might predict survival of wait-listed patients, but would not predict survival post-transplant. METHODS:This was a prospective, longitudinal study. Participants complete...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Evon DM,Burker EJ,Galanko JA,Dedert E,Egan TM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pediatric end stage liver disease (PELD) score has been used widely to prioritize children awaiting cadaveric liver transplantation (LTx). To establish the objective parameter for optimal timing of living-related LTx (LRLTx), we have assessed our cases using the PELD score. METHODS:From 1997 to 2002, 24...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kimura T,Hasegawa T,Sasaki T,Shimizu Y,Mushiake S,Fukuzawa M,Okada A

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary angiography (CA) is the gold standard evaluation of coronary artery disease in potential multi-organ donors. This use of iodinated contrast media could lead to contrast-induced acute kidney injury and consequently to delayed graft function (DGF). All patients in France who received a kidney from a 45-70-year-...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Lesouhaitier M,Legeai C,Savoye E,Cantrelle C,Pipien I,Macher MA,Vigneau C,Dorent R

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-transplant gastrointestinal (GI) side effects can impair a patient's quality of life (QoL). This study investigates the improvement in GI side effects and related QoL changes in recipients of liver transplantation (OLT) after converting patients from mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) to enteric-coated mycophe...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Doria C,Ramirez CB,Frank AM,Vaccino S,Fraser N,Marino IR

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stress, coping resources, and family functioning of 36 mothers of children awaiting transplantation were evaluated. Using standardized assessment techniques, we found that, overall, 20% of mothers reported clinically elevated stress responses and that parenting stress was higher for mothers of children evaluated f...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Rodrigue JR,Hoffmann RG 3rd,MacNaughton K,Graham-Pole J,Andres JM,Novak DA,Fennell RS

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although innate immunity is crucial to host defense against pathogens, the extent to which innate immune mechanisms participate in the rejection of allogenic tissues in humans is unknown. We hypothesize that activation of innate immunity through Toll-like receptors (TLRs) critically regulates the development...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Palmer SM,Burch LH,Mir S,Smith SR,Kuo PC,Herczyk WF,Reinsmoen NL,Schwartz DA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic living donor nephrectomy is defined as a nephrectomy that is performed as therapy for an underlying medical condition. The patient directly benefits from having their kidney removed, but the kidney is deemed transplantable. The kidney is subsequently used as an allograft for an individual with advanced ren...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Dale LA,Silva MV,Sandoval PR,Decastro J,Campenot ES,Ratner LE

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole pancreas and islet cell transplantation are both reliant upon the procurement and preservation of a high quality donor pancreas for a successful outcome. In the climate of a reducing donor pool it is imperative that donor optimization, meticulous surgical retrieval and evidence based methods of preservation are ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Ridgway D,Manas D,Shaw J,White S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) is associated with increased right ventricular failure and mortality after heart transplantation. METHODS:In this prospective study, 22 patients considered high-risk candidates for heart transplantation because of severe pulmonary hypertension (PVR = 6 ± 2 Wood ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Perez-Villa F,Farrero M,Cardona M,Castel MA,Tatjer I,Penela D,Vallejos I

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke incidence is high in end-stage renal disease, and risk factors differ between the dialysis and general populations. However, risk factors and outcomes following renal transplantation remain unclear. We analyzed all adult patients with a functioning renal transplant from 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2012. Data were extra...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Findlay MD,Thomson PC,MacIsaac R,Jardine AG,Patel RK,Stevens KK,Rutherford E,Clancy M,Geddes CC,Dawson J,Mark PB

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increasing number of patients and families are utilizing online crowdfunding to support their medical expenses related to organ transplantation. The factors influencing the success of crowdfunding campaigns are poorly understood. Crowdfunding campaigns were abstracted from a popular crowdfunding web site. Campaigns...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Durand WM,Peters JL,Eltorai AEM,Kalagara S,Osband AJ,Daniels AH

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although steroid avoidance and withdrawal in renal transplant recipients (RTR) are actively being evaluated by physicians, the attitudes of recipients toward steroid use have not been systematically studied in the modern era. We conducted a confidential written survey of single-organ adult RTR pertaining to prednisone...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Prasad GV,Nash MM,McFarlane PA,Zaltzman JS

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after pancreas transplantation is a rare but serious complication: All previously reported cases were fatal. We herein report three cases of GVHD after pancreas transplantation with favorable outcomes. Patients with a history of kidney (and pancreas) transplantation subsequently receiv...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Chang Jw,Sageshima J,Ciancio G,Mattiazzi A,Chen L,Tsai HL,Ruiz P,Burke GW 3rd

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：:In Norway living kidney donors account for approximately 40% of all renal transplants. There is a shortage of information about how living kidney donors experience the donation process during the initial recovery from surgery. The aim of this study was to explore physical and psychosocial issues related to the experie...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Andersen MH,Mathisen L,Øyen O,Wahl AK,Hanestad BR,Fosse E

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Xenotransplantation is a potential strategy to overcome the shortage of human donor organs. As this technique has a major medical and psychological impact on patients and their family and friends, the attitude of patients currently waiting for organ transplantation is important. Therefore, we conducted a survey on the...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Stadlbauer V,Stiegler P,Müller S,Schweiger M,Sereingg M,Tscheliessnigg KH,Freidl W

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：:The amount of irreversible injury on renal allograft biopsy predicts function, but little is known about the early evolution of this damage. In a single-center cohort, we examined the relationship between donor-, recipient-, and transplantation-associated factors and change in a morphometric index of chronic damage (I...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Caplin B,Veighey K,Mahenderan A,Manook M,Henry J,Nitsch D,Harber M,Dupont P,Wheeler DC,Jones G,Fernando B,Howie AJ,Veitch P

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：:We herein report the first case of immunosuppression-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) in which an extrarenal graft was primarily affected by the characteristic microvascular lesions. Although TMA is a well-known complication of cyclosporine (CSA) or tacrolimus therapy in renal and extrarenal (liver, heart, ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Humar A,Jessurun J,Sharp HL,Gruessner RW

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial cells (ECs) are involved in allograft rejection and are prime targets, but also key players. HLA antigens are the most prominent targets of alloantibodies in transplantation. Alloantibodies against other antigens such as ABO blood group antigens and non-HLA antigens could also be demonstrated. Alloantibodi...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Yamaguchi Y

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Temporary graft dysfunction with gas exchange abnormalities is a common finding during the postoperative course of a lung transplant and is often determined by the post-reimplantation syndrome. Supportive measures including oxygen by mask, inotropes, diuretics, and pulmonary vasodilators are usually effective in non-s...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Feltracco P,Serra E,Barbieri S,Persona P,Rea F,Loy M,Ori C

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies indicate that obesity is a risk factor in renal transplantation. However, these analyses did not control for variable donor factors that may strongly influence outcome. To control for donor variables such as age, cause of death, procurement techniques, preservation methods, cold ischaemia ti...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Yamamoto S,Hanley E,Hahn AB,Isenberg A,Singh TP,Cohen D,Conti DJ

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00