Current concepts and systematic review of vascularized composite allotransplantation of the abdominal wall.

abstract：:Calciphylaxis is a rare vascular disorder characterized by calcification of arterioles which causes tissue inflammation and necrosis. It is associated with the metabolic disturbances seen in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and has also been described in patients with cirrhosis with preserved kidney function. Characteri...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Couri T,Stier M,Mikolajczyk A,Aronsohn A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:End-stage renal disease is associated with illness-induced disruptions that challenge patients and their families to accommodate and adapt. However, the impact of patients' marital status on kidney transplant outcome has never been studied. This project, based on data from United States Renal Data System (US...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Naiman N,Baird BC,Isaacs RB,Koford JK,Habib AN,Wang BJ,Barenbaum LL,Goldfarb-Rumyantzev AS

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent immunosuppression with tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil has improved the results of renal transplantation. In this study, we analyzed the effect and safety of basiliximab as an induction therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Forty-nine kidney recipients were given tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil and ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Miura M,Harada H,Fukuzawa N,Iwami D,Taniguchi A,Seki T,Togashi M,Ogawa Y,Satoh H,Hirano T

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：:Steroid withdrawal has potential risks (rejection) and benefits (fewer complications). Most data on steroid-related complications predates cyclosporine (CsA). We tabulated the incidence of posttransplant complications considered to be steroid-related in 748 adult kidney transplant recipients (with at least 1 year of f...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Fryer JP,Granger DK,Leventhal JR,Gillingham K,Najarian JS,Matas AJ

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic transplant recipients are at a high risk for foot pathology leading to amputation. This retrospective study from 1/85 to 2/95 examines the risk of foot complications in a population (n = 340) of diabetic renal and combined renal/pancreas transplant recipients. All groups suffered high lower extremity amputati...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kalker AJ,Pirsch JD,Heisey D,Sollinger HW,Belzer FO,Knechtle SJ,D'Alessandro AM

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal allograft recipients with thrombophilic (hypercoagulable) states are at higher risk for early allograft loss. Presumably, the combination of endothelial injury at surgery and thrombophilia predisposes to arterial or venous thrombosis. Of 270 consecutive renal transplants at our center one allograft failed second...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Ramirez PJ,Gohh RY,Kestin A,Monaco AP,Morrissey PE

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the association between religious beliefs and opinions on xenotransplantation among students from three different countries. A lower proportion of religious students accepted xenotransplantation than did non-religious students. A higher proportion of Protestant students seemed to accept xenotra...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Hagelin J,Hau J,Schapiro SJ,Suleman MA,Carlsson HE

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of HLA-DR3 gene expression was studied in black cadaveric renal allograft recipients of organs from the same donor race. From January 1984 to June 1992, 70 patients received cadaveric renal allografts at the Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA). The average age and F:M ratio was 30 years and 1: 1...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Ngcobo TK,Becker P,Modiba MC

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abnormal mineral metabolism is not uncommon after renal transplant (TXP). In dialysis patients, elevated serum phosphorous (P), calcium (Ca), CaP product, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The effect of these abnormalities on recipient and graft survival aft...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Egbuna OI,Taylor JG,Bushinsky DA,Zand MS

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Distinct histopathologic changes occur in acute cellular rejection (ACR), antibody-mediated rejection (AMR), and biopsy-negative rejection (BNR). Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR)-based myocardial tissue characterization can be used to quantify these changes. We assessed T1, T2, and extracellular volume fraction...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Miller RJH,Thomson L,Levine R,Dimbil SJ,Patel J,Kobashigawa JA,Kransdorf E,Li D,Berman DS,Tamarappoo B

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aboriginals experience high rates of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and are less likely to receive a kidney transplant from a living donor. We hypothesized that higher rates of hypertension and diabetes in Aboriginal communities would result in fewer potential living donors coming forward and more exclusions for medic...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Dunsmore S,Karpinski M,Young A,Storsley L

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Transfusion protocols are not well-studied for pediatric patients with acute liver failure (ALF). This study evaluates the utility of an international normalized ratio (INR)-based transfusion threshold for these patients. METHODS:Forty-four ALF pediatric patients from 2009 to 2018 were reviewed and divide...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Lee A,Mendoza J,Brubaker AL,Stoltz DJ,McKenzie R,Bonham CA,Esquivel CO,Gallo AE

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：: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：:Cardiac allograft rejection and failure may require mechanical circulatory support as bridge-to-retransplantation. Prognosis in this patient group is poor and implantable ventricular assist devices have had limited success due to organ failure associated with the high dose immunosuppression required to treat ongoing r...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kalya A,Jaroszewski D,Pajaro O,Scott R,Gopalan R,Kasper D,Arabia F

更新日期：2013-07-01 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

abstract：:Porto-pulmonary hypertension with moderate or severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is viewed as a contraindication to liver transplantation (LT) because of associated poor outcomes; however, patients with biliary atresia (BA) are generally good candidates for LT. Ten patients with moderate/severe PAH underwent...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Ogawa E,Hori T,Doi H,Segawa H,Uemoto S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 29-year-old man wanted to receive an ABO-incompatible kidney transplant. His blood type was O, and the donor, his father, was A1. After endoscopic splenectomy performed before kidney transplantation, the recipient developed a high fever and leukocytosis, and he was treated with antibiotics and 5 g of human immunoglo...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Sawada T,Ando T,Sato S,Kubota K,Fuchinoue S,Teraoka S

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:When a patient who had renal replacement therapy becomes older, an elder donor candidate may be considered as a potential donor for living-related transplantation. Elder donor candidate might have pre-existing disease including mild renal dysfunction, such as proteinuria. Marginally appropriate donors migh...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Akioka K,Okamoto M,Ushigome H,Nobori S,Suzuki T,Sakai K,Sakamoto S,Urasaki K,Yanagisawa A,Fukatsu A,Yoshimura N

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Autologous islet transplantation (IAT) following pancreatectomy is now a recognized, albeit highly specialized procedure carried out in a small number of centers worldwide. Current clinical principles and best practice with emphasis on examining the technical aspects of surgery in centers with significant IA...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kumar R,Chung WY,Dennison AR,Garcea G

更新日期：2016-04-01 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 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：INTRODUCTION:Totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) are the preferred devices for patients with advanced lung disease who require long-term venous access. The primary purpose of this study was to describe the natural history of TIVADs left in place at the time of transplant. METHODS:This multicenter retros...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Cho JK,Acord M,Goldfarb SB,Reddy SN,Goldberg HJ,Courtwright AM

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：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：:The progression of HCV-related disease is particularly aggressive in the post-transplantation setting. Recipients with recurrent HCV infection undergo repeated liver biopsies in order to estimate disease progression. A strong association was found between serum immunoglobulins levels and hepatic fibrosis in non-transp...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Schmilovitz-Weiss H,Cohen M,Pappo O,Sulkes J,Braun M,Tur-Kaspa R,Ben-Ari Z

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with failing Fontan physiology and liver cirrhosis are being considered for combined heart and liver transplantation. We performed a retrospective review of our experience with en bloc combined heart and liver transplantation in Fontan patients > 10 years old from 2006 to 18 per Institutional Review Board app...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Vaikunth SS,Concepcion W,Daugherty T,Fowler M,Lutchman G,Maeda K,Rosenthal DN,Teuteberg J,Woo YJ,Lui GK

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to see whether lessons could be learned from the prospectively maintained nationwide database on solitary pancreas transplantation (SPTx) performed in the UK. METHODS:Two hundred and forty-five SPTx were utilized from the 2004-2013 period (113 pancreas transplant alone and 132 panc...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Vrakas G,Arantes RM,Gerlach U,Reddy S,Friend P,Vaidya A

更新日期：2015-12-01 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