Acute stress impairs lymphocyte function but spares pancreatic endocrine function.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lung tumors have been related to tobacco and alcohol. The incidence increases after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) especially when it is performed because of alcoholic cirrhosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We analyzed the incidence and risk factors for de novo lung tumors among 701 patients who underwen...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Jiménez C,Marqués E,Manrique A,Loinaz C,Gómez R,Meneu JC,Abradelo M,Pérez B,Moreno A,García I,Moreno E

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aims of this study were to quantify donors among the investigated area, quantify arguments and myths about the donation and transplantation process, and fix predetermined donation variables in a logistical model. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We used an analytical, prospective design, using 848 students from 13 high ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Pierini L,Valdez P,Pennone P,Verges J,Melano R,Cabezas V,Capurro Robles D

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared retrospectively the level of hemoglobin and the percentage of patients with anemia among 59 kidney transplant recipients receiving everolimus, cyclosporine, and corticosteroids and 128 treated with cyclosporine, mycophenolic acid, and corticosteroids. We also compared age at the time of transplantation, se...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Carta P,Bigazzi B,Buti E,Antognoli G,Di Maria L,Caroti L,Minetti EE

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:A high rate of cesarean sections has been reported among high-risk pregnancies in liver transplant recipients. The aim of this study was to analyze the course of deliveries and the indications for cesarean sections in women after liver transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From 2001 to 2006, we noted 21 deliverie...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Jabiry-Zieniewicz Z,Bobrowska K,Pietrzak B,Kaminski P,Wielgos M,Durlik M,Zieniewicz K

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic hepatic surgery dramatically changed surgical practice in the last decades, improving outcomes in correctly selected patients. The reduction of postoperative pain, lower rate of complication, early return to work activities, and better esthetic result have been well described in several studies. The succe...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Vieira V,Pacheco L,Demetrio L,Balbi E,Bellinha T,Toledo R,Auler L,Pestana D,Schul M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herein, we report the case of a 52-year-old man with a spermatic cord liposarcoma that developed 4 years after renal transplantation. The patient was admitted with a diagnosis of inguinal hernia. During surgical exploration, a solid mass was found arising from the spermatic cord. Histologic analysis demonstrated a wel...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Manzia TM,Gravante G,Toti L,Iaria G,Anselmo A,Fratoni S,Angelico R,Sforza D,Manuelli M,Tisone G

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the treatment of choice for children and certain adults with malignant and nonmalignant hematologic disease. Since viral infections are the major problem, this study examined those that might potentially be transmitted to HSCT recipients via bone marrow (BM) versus umb...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Behzad-Behbahani A,Pouransari R,Tabei SZ,Rahiminejad MS,Robati M,Yaghobi R,Nourani H,Ramzi MM,Farhadi-Andarabi A,Mojiri A,Rahsaz M,Banihashemi M,Zare N

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The primary objective of this study was to determine whether pretransplant physical function is correlated with posttransplantation outcomes. METHODS:We performed a retrospective study of patients that participated in pretransplantation screening and subsequently underwent lung transplantation. Pretranspl...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Mayer KP,Henning AN,Gaines KM,Cassity EP,Morris PE,Villasante Tezanos AG,Johnson CA,Lee JT,Baz M,Dupont-Versteegden EE

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver cirrhosis can cause splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) that pose a threat to patients undergoing liver transplantation. However, liver transplantation with multiple visceral artery aneurysms including giant SAA caused by arterial fragility has never been reported. We describe a 36-year-old man with decompensated liv...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Sakamoto K,Ogawa K,Tamura K,Ueno Y,Inoue H,Nakamura T,Watanabe J,Takai A,Tohyama T,Senba H,Yoshida O,Abe M,Hiasa Y,Kitazawa R,Kitazawa S,Takada Y

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an open, prospective, multicenter study, stable renal graft recipients were converted to tacrolimus because of cyclosporine-related side effects. Seventy-five patients were switched primarily because of hyperlipidemia. After the switch to tacrolimus, mean total cholesterol was reduced by 15% at month 6. One hundred...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Pohanka E,Margreiter R,Sparacino V,Sperschneider H,European Switch to Tacrolimus Study Group.

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatopulmomary syndrome is defined by the triad of chronic liver disease, increased alveolar-arterial gradient, and evidence of intrapulmonary vasodilation. It is commonly seen in association with cirrhosis (90%). Four percent to 8% of the hepatopulmomary syndrome cases are reported in noncirrhotic portal h...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Maganty K,Ghanta R,Bejarano P,Weppler D,Tekin A,Moon J,Nishida S,Tzakis A,Martin P

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sirolimus (SRL) has become an option in kidney transplantation, especially among patients who develop chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN). This study sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SRL in 103 kidney recipients of mean age 40 years, including 78 recipients of organs from deceased donors. The major reason...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Saber LT,Ikeda MY,Almeida JM

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biliary complications (BC) significantly affect morbidity and mortality after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence and types of biliary complications after OLT in Hungary. We retrospectively analyzed data of 471 adult liver transplant recipients between 1995 and 20...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Gámán G,Gelley F,Doros A,Zádori G,Görög D,Fehérvári I,Kóbori L,Nemes B

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ostomy has served as an effective surgery for various anorectal disfunctions. However, it must also be noted that those patients suffered greatly from stresses caused by their stoma. Many alternative therapies have been developed, but none have solved this critical issue. Meanwhile, due to the improvements in operativ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Araki J,Mihara M,Narushima M,Iida T,Sato T,Koshima I

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We have previously reported that tolerance to class I disparate lung allografts in miniature swine could be induced using an intensive 12-day course of tacrolimus and that pretransplant sensitization with immunogenic MHC class I allopeptides failed to block the induction of tolerance. We also have previously...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Sahara H,Weiss MJ,Ng CY,Houser SL,Pujara AC,Sayre JK,Wain JC,Sachs DH,Madsen JC,Allan JS

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperparathyroidism is common in end-stage renal disease. It often persists following renal transplantation (RTx) and remains elusive to manage due to the lack of evidence base. We therefore present observational data describing the natural history and management of hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism foll...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Al-Moasseb Z,Aitken E

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We report a single-center experience of islet allogeneic transplantation in islet after kidney (IAK) and simultaneous islet-kidney (SIK) type 1 diabetic recipients using a steroid-free immunosuppressive regimen. METHODS:Eight patients received 12 islet infusions in 5 IAK and 3 SIK procedures. Median age was 51 ye...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Berney T,Bucher P,Mathe Z,Andres A,Bosco D,Mage R,Toso C,Oberholzer J,Becker C,Philippe J,Bühler L,Morel P

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to evaluate the changes in serum sodium levels in adult recipients with and without hyponatremia undergoing living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) without using hypertonic solution. METHODS:Patients were divided into 2 groups according to serum sodium level higher (GI) or lo...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Wang CH,Tsai CE,Cheng KW,Chen CL,Huang CJ,Wu SC,Shih TH,Yang SC,Juang SE,Liu CK,Jawan B,Hou SY

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to assess changes in the exercise capacity in subjects with end-stage renal failure undergoing kidney transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study group consisted of 16 subjects (9 males and 7 females) of mean age 43.3 +/- 11 years. The control group was composed of 7 healthy...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Zakliczynski M,Spiechowicz U,Krynicka A,Trybunia D,Pyka L,Wiecek A,Zembala M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disseminated varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection, whether due to primary infection or reactivation, may be life threatening in renal transplant recipients. The aims of this study were to assess the outcome of disseminated VZV infection in renal transplant recipients and to determine potential risk factors...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Rommelaere M,Maréchal C,Yombi JC,Goffin E,Kanaan N

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In healthy individuals, glomerular filtration rate decreases by 1 mL/min/y after a peak level of 125.0 mL/min has been reached in adulthood. Any reduction greater than this is a progressive slope (slope more negative than -1 mL/min/y, stable [-1 to +1]), or an improvable slope if it shows more of an increase, t...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Atay FF,Taskapan H,Berktas B,Yildirim O,Dogan M,Piskin T

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diverticulosis is a common finding in autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). To avoid the serious complications of diverticulosis after kidney transplantation, some policies have recommended aggressive actions, such as elective colectomy. These policies are not widely agreed upon. This contr...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Pourfarziani V,Mousavi-Nayeeni SM,Ghaheri H,Assari S,Saadat SH,Panahi F,Noorbala MH,Vasei A,Norouzi AR,Simforoosh N

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of research products released during activities that have received public funds should be a mandatory practice. In this study, we evaluated the research products released during the research program "Innovative Strategies to Expand Cadaveric Donor Pool for Liver Transplantation" (SITF Project), funded by th...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Santori G,Valente R,Ghirelli R,Valente U

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis and indicates that the disease is at an advanced stage. In cirrhotic patients with refractory ascites, treatment is based on repeat paracentesis. The objective of this study is to evaluate the cost of paracentesis in cirrhotic patients and to determine the...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Borges de Santana V,Bertocco de Paiva Haddad L,Morgado Conte T,Cortez Rizzon A,Miranda Barbosa V,Shield W 3rd,Andraus W,Augusto Carneiro D'Albuquerque L

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal transplantation improves the quality of life (QoL) of patients with end-stage renal disease. The preservation of QoL of living kidney donors is paramount. The aim of this study was to assess the QoL pre- and postdonation using Medical Outcome Survey Short Form-36 (SF-36) and to compare with a control group of po...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Shrestha A,Shrestha A,Vallance C,McKane WS,Shrestha BM,Raftery AT

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients who undergo kidney or liver transplantation receive long-lasting immunosuppressive therapy. The resultant unfavorable symptoms result from immune deficiency and the side effects of the medications. The aim of this study was to establish the frequency and intensity of denture stomatitis and oral candidiasis am...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Golecka M,Ołdakowska-Jedynak U,Mierzwińska-Nastalska E,Adamczyk-Sosińska E

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Thymoglobulin is used as an induction agent in kidney transplantation, but the optimal dose is not well established. However, its use may be associated with increased infectious complications after transplantation. METHODS:This retrospective study of 61 high-risk renal recipients of transplants from decease...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Clesca P,Dirlando M,Park SI,García R,Ferraz E,Pinheiro-Machado PG,Kushnaroff L,Tedesco-Silva H Jr,Medina-Pestana JO

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The assessment of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the most commonly used test of renal function. Cystatin-C, a cysteine protease inhibitor, which can be measured by light-scattering immunoassay, possesses many of the attributes required of the ideal GFR marker. Conversely, many endogenous markers that are w...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Visvardis G,Griveas I,Zilidou R,Papadopoulou D,Mitsopoulos E,Kyriklidou P,Manou E,Ginikopoulou E,Meimaridou D,Pavlitou A,Sakellariou G

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genitourinary (GU) tract infection with Mycobacterium avium intracellulare complex (MAI) is very rare and, to our knowledge, has never been reported in the solid organ transplant literature. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 61-year-old Somali-born woman had a history of liver cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis C infection. She was...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Obeid KM,Hassan MA,Chinnakotla S,Young JH

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Right anterior-medial lobe congestion due to temporary clamping of segment V and/or VIII is common in the operative theater during adult donor right lobe liver transplantation, the most common procedure in our institute. We have used an autogenous saphenous vein conduit to recipient portal vein tributaries in 15 cases...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Moon IS,Kim DG,Lee MD,Hong SK,Park SC,Oh DY,Ahn ST,Lee YJ

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00