Everolimus with early withdrawal or reduced-dose calcineurin inhibitors improves renal function in liver transplant recipients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

abstract：:Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a pathology often found in patients with end-stage lung disease. Although in the past CAD might have been considered an absolute contraindication, modern revascularization techniques have helped increase the number of transplants performed in this population. However, discrepancies in ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Sinha N,Balayla G,Braghiroli J

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Relationships between race/ethnicity, recipient medical insurance, and living donor kidney transplantation (LKT) are incompletely described. METHODS:Associations between medical insurance and LKT were assessed in 447 recipients at a southeastern US transplant center. Primary and secondary payers were includ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Reeves-Daniel AM,Farney AC,Fletcher AJ,Assimos D,Westcott C,Rogers J,Stratta RJ,Rocco MV,Freedman BI

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Graft survival following solitary pancreas transplantation has traditionally lagged behind that of simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplants. Thymoglobulin (TMG), a polyclonal rabbit-derived antilymphocyte antibody was originally introduced as treatment for acute rejection of renal allografts. However, data r...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Tan M,Cantarovich M,Mangel R,Paraskevas S,Fortier M,Metrakos P

更新日期：2002-12-01 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：: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：:We report the case of a female with chronic pancreatitis who underwent multiple surgical procedures leading to total resection of the pancreas with successful islet auto-transplantation. Postoperatively, she developed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Heparinization prior to islet infusion is currently recommended to ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Rastellini C,Brown ML,Cicalese L

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection complicates the post-operative course of patients receiving solid organ transplants. While ganciclovir has significantly reduced the direct effects of CMV infection, some patients cannot tolerate the optimal therapeutic exposure required for CMV prevention and treatment. Few reports dir...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Danziger-Isakov L,Mark Baillie G

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:The aim of this study was to determine whether the expression of CD25, CD28 and CD38 (which reflects the degree of T-cell activation) by peripheral blood mononuclear cells constitutes a useful means of measuring the immune status of liver transplant recipients. METHODS:Fifty-two patients enrolled in a p...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Boleslawski E,BenOthman S,Grabar S,Correia L,Podevin P,Chouzenoux S,Soubrane O,Calmus Y,Conti F

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the general population, obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension (HTN), type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Therefore, most transplant centers have a body mass index (BMI) threshold for accepting living kidney donors. But there have been no studies of po...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Issa N,Sánchez OA,Kukla A,Riad SM,Berglund DM,Ibrahim HN,Matas AJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this retrospective study was to characterize the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) on the waitlist and determine its prognostic utility in liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with special focus on longitudinal data. Biomarkers such as pre-operative NLR have been s...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： McVey JC,Sasaki K,Firl DJ,Fujiki M,Diago-Uso T,Quintini C,Eghtesad B,Miller CC,Hashimoto K,Aucejo FN

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical consequences of type 1 diabetes mellitus (IDDM) include diabetic triopathy: retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy, as well as microangiopathy, accelerated atherosclerotic disease, and hypercoagulability. The etiology of the hypercoagulability is multifactorial, involving various clotting fact...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Burke GW 3rd,Ciancio G,Figueiro J,Buigas R,Olson L,Roth D,Kupin W,Miller J

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of the medial segment of the graft after living related liver transplantation (LRLT). Of the 12 pediatric recipients who underwent LRLT, 2 received whole left liver graft, 1 left lateral segment graft, and 9 extended left lateral segment grafts. The hepatic veins o...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Cheng YF,Chen CL,Haung TL,Lee TY,Chen TY,Chen YS,Liu PP,Chiang YC,Eng HL,Wang CC,Cheung HK,Jawan B,Goto S

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity and weight gain are serious concerns after solid organ transplantation (Tx); however, no unbiased comparison regarding body weight parameter evolution across organ groups has yet been performed. Using data from the prospective nationwide Swiss Transplant Cohort Study, we compared the evolution of weight parame...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Beckmann S,Nikolic N,Denhaerynck K,Binet I,Koller M,Boely E,De Geest S,Psychosocial Interest Group, Swiss Transplant Cohort Study.

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:The accurate estimation of liver volume and right/left ratio in donor candidates is critical, but there is no method using portal vein (PV) flow. METHODS:Of 125 donor candidates, right/left liver volume ratio was estimated using ultrasound (US)-PV area ratio and Doppler US-PV flow ratio, and the results wer...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Choi SH,Kwon JH,Kim KW,Jang HY,Kim JH,Kwon HJ,Lee J,Song GW,Lee SG

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare CsA dose monitoring with trough levels (T0) vs. levels obtained 6 h after the morning dose of CsA (T6), with respect to the incidence of acute rejection and renal dysfunction, and the cumulative dose, as well as the cost of CsA after heart transplantation. Twenty consecutive ad...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Cantarovich M,Besner JG,Fitchett DH,Latter DA

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation (ABO-ILKT) has been reported to have a higher rate of early complications and higher medical costs than ABO-compatible kidney transplantation (ABO-CLKT). We aimed to compare the clinical outcomes, complications, and medical costs between ABO-ILKTs and ABO-CLKTs at 2 years post-t...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kakuta Y,Okumi M,Unagami K,Iizuka J,Takagi T,Ishida H,Tanabe K

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:These updated guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Community of Practice of the American Society of Transplantation review the diagnosis, prevention, and management of tuberculosis in the pre- and post-transplant period. The challenges of screening for both latent and active TB in the setting of transplantation are...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Subramanian AK,Theodoropoulos NM,Infectious Diseases Community of Practice of the American Society of Transplantation.

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：:Pancreas transplant longevity is limited by immune rejection, which is diagnosed by graft biopsy using the Banff Classification. The histological criteria for antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) are poorly reproducible and inconsistently associated with outcome. We hypothesized that a 34-gene set associated with antibod...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Roufosse C,Drachenberg C,Renaudin K,Willicombe M,Toulza F,Dominy K,McLean A,Simmonds N,de Kort H,Cantarovitch D,Scalea J,Mengel M,Adam B

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：:Approximately 8-11% of all organ donors are classified by Public Health Service (PHS) as increased-risk. The proportion of PHS increased-risk donors is on the rise. At the University of Washington Medical Center, in 2014, the proportion of transplants from PHS increased-risk donors was 28% of liver transplants and 23%...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Sibulesky L,Javed I,Reyes JD,Limaye AP

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In live related renal transplant program, management of multiple renal arteries (MRA) is technically demanding and used to be considered a relative contraindication because of increased risk of vascular and urologic complications. We present a retrospective analysis of the outcome of grafts with MRA and suggest certai...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kumar A,Gupta RS,Srivastava A,Bansal P

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The value of importing expanded criteria donor (ECD) kidneys is uncertain. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed our single-center experience with ECD kidney transplants (KT). RESULTS:Over 12.8 years, we performed 497 ECD KTs including 247 local and 250 imported from other donor service areas. The import ECD...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Khan MA,El-Hennawy H,Farney AC,Rogers J,Orlando G,Reeves-Daniel A,Palanisamy A,Gautreaux M,Iskandar S,Doares W,Kaczmorski S,Stratta RJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical small bowel transplantation (SBTx) has been associated with a high rate of infectious complications. Laparotomy, preservation injury, abnormal motility, lymphatic disruption, aberrant systemic venous drainage, rejection and antibiotic therapy could all be implicated in the etiology of these complications. In ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Cicalese L,Sileri P,Asolati M,Rastellini C,Abcarian H,Benedetti E

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal transplantation is an excellent therapeutic alternative for end-stage renal diseases. Nevertheless, the cardiac function is often impaired in renal-transplant patients (RTR) and importantly determines their prognosis. Adrenomedullin (ADM), a peptide involved in cardiovascular homeostasis, is believed t...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Geny B,Ellero B,Chakfé N,Kretz JG,Brandenberger G,Piquard F

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Medicare pays for 80% of the cost of immunosuppressant agents needed within the first 3 years of solid organ transplantation; however, many patients cannot afford the remaining 20%. Furthermore, many patients who are beyond 3 years post-transplantation and have prescription coverage cannot afford the co-paym...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Chisholm MA,Vollenweider LJ,Mulloy LL,Wynn JJ,Wade WE,DiPiro JT

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes to the United States kidney allocation system targeted at reducing organ discard have failed to improve organ utilization. High Kidney Donor Profile Index kidneys continue to be discarded at high rates as a result of the regulatory and financial barriers to widespread utilization of these organs. However, ther...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Stewart ZA,Shah SA,Formica RN,Kandaswamy R,Paramesh AS,Friedman J,Squires R,Cooper M,Axelrod DA

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the aim to improve the inferior outcomes in elderly recipients of kidneys from elderly cadaver donors, we applied and investigated a therapeutic regimen consisting of calcineurin inhibitor (CNI)-free, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)-based immunosuppressive (i.s.) induction/maintenance protocol. In this arti...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Arbogast H,Hückelheim H,Schneeberger H,Illner WD,Tarabichi A,Fertmann J,Wimmer CD,Hillebrand GF,Mistry-Burchardi N,Thomae R,Acikgöz A,Land W

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00