The Transplant Palliative Care Clinic: An early palliative care model for patients in a transplant program.

abstract：:Acute renal failure is a significant risk factor for death in patients with liver failure. The goal of this study was to analyze the impact of peri-transplant dialysis on the long-term mortality of liver transplant recipients. We performed a single-center, retrospective cohort study of 743 adult liver transplants; pat...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Zand MS,Orloff MS,Abt P,Patel S,Tsoulfas G,Kashyap R,Jain A,Safadjou S,Bozorgzadeh A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transplant-related aneurysms are an unusual complication following pancreas transplantation. We present a case of a pseudoaneurysm developing in a recipient 6 months after bladder-drained pancreas transplantation. The pseudoaneurysm was incidentally found during ultrasonographic evaluation in preparation for a pancrea...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Verni MP,Leone JP,DeRoover A

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Home-based exercise programs may offer a less costly alternative to providing exercise pre-transplant to a large number of patients. We describe the changes in 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) in lung transplant candidates who participated in a home-based exercise program and their relationship to post-transplant outcome...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Massierer D,Bourgeois N,Räkel A,Prévost K,Lands LC,Poirier C,Janaudis-Ferreira T

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：:Patients with severe liver disease and accompanying malnutrition may exhibit electrolyte disturbances including the magnesium balance. In 18 patients plasma magnesium (p-Mg) was determined at the start of the liver transplantation and during the anhepatic and reperfusion phases of the operation. The blood loss was 6.9...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Skak C,Ejlersen E,Mogensen T,Winkel P,Secher NH

更新日期：1996-04-01 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：:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of itraconazole as a first choice drug in the treatment of pulmonary aspergillosis in heart transplant recipients. Heart transplant recipients suffering from invasive pulmonary aspergillosis were included in this study. Group 1 included 4 patients treated with i....

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Nanas JN,Saroglou G,Anastasiou-Nana MI,Kostis EB,Petrochilou-Paschou VP,Kontoyannis DA,Stamatelopoulos SF,Moulopoulos SD

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

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：:Considering the relevance of the migratory processes in Western societies, the attitudes toward organ donation after death are analyzed by means of a survey applied to a representative random sample of the resident immigrant population in Spain, comprising 1202 subjects (estimated margin of error of ± 2.88%, p = q, p ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： López JS,Valentín MO,Scandroglio B,Coll E,Martín MJ,Sagredo E,Martínez JM,Serna E,Matesanz R

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is evidence to suggest that long-term survival of discordant xenografts may be possible if the organ is transplanted at a time when the host natural anti-species (xenoreactive) antibodies are temporarily absent or otherwise inhibited from reacting with the donor antigens. There is also evidence that the target ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Cooper DK

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An exploratory, post hoc analysis was performed using data from a prospective, multicenter, open-label, randomized, two-period (14 d per period), two-sequence, crossover, steady-state pharmacokinetic study comparing generic tacrolimus (Sandoz) vs. reference tacrolimus in stable renal transplant patients receiving thei...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Bloom RD,Trofe-Clark J,Wiland A,Alloway RR

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because the safety of living organ donors is essential, we have been performing donor kidney biopsy before donation in cases where decision-making regarding suitability is marginal. To clarify the degree to which pathological change in the kidney can be predicted on the basis of clinical data obtained non-invasively, ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Okamoto M,Koshino K,Nobori S,Ushigome H,Okajima H,Urasaki K,Yoshimura N

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the hypothesis that intraoperative infusion of dexmedetomidine can exert a protective effect against hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in adult living donor liver transplantation (LDLiver transplantation). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Forty recipients were allocated i...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Fayed NA,Sayed EI,Saleh SM,Ehsan NA,Elfert AY

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kidney transplant obstruction (KTO) following renal transplantation remains an important reversible cause of allograft dysfunction, requiring prompt diagnosis to prevent long-term graft damage. Although ultrasound can accurately diagnose renal transplant hydronephrosis, it cannot be used to assess its functional signi...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Nankivell BJ,Cohn DA,Spicer ST,Evans SG,Chapman JR,Gruenewald SM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survival despite prolonged non-adherence with immunosuppression is rare but has been reported in kidney, lung, and liver transplantation. Its occurrence in heart transplantation is quite rare. Our study was prompted by an index patient who survived despite prolonged medication non-adherence. Prospective consent and bl...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Baran DA,Rao P,Deo D,Zucker MJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：:In German legislation and in Eurotransplant's practice of liver allocation, urgency of need is considered as the primary distribution criterion. However, at a certain stage, the "sickest-first" principle is regarded as counterproductive as the performance status of these patients receiving an organ is on average criti...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Bobbert M,Ganten TM

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:To assess the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) when evaluating biliary complications in a large series of liver transplants. METHODS:One hundred and twenty-nine patients prospectively underwent magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and MR cholangiography at 1.5-T device after orthotopi...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Boraschi P,Donati F,Gigoni R,Volpi A,Salemi S,Filipponi F,Falaschi F

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the USA. Consequently, there are an increasing number of potential organ donors that are obese, but would otherwise be appropriate donors for pancreas transplantation (PTx). This is a retrospective study of all PTx performed at Indiana University between 2003 and 2009 (n = 3...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Fridell JA,Mangus RS,Taber TE,Goble ML,Milgrom ML,Good J,Vetor R,Powelson JA

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：: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：:The donation of organs and tissues for the benefit of another person is an altruistic act and one that is a guaranteed option for the next-of-kin through various national Required Request legislations. At the Washington Hospital Center we have developed an approach that permits organ recovery from non-heart beating do...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kowalski AE,Light JA,Ritchie WO,Sasaki TM,Callender CO,Gage F

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients on organ transplant waiting lists continue to far exceed donor rates. We seek to understand the barriers preventing people in a Canadian city from donating organs for transplantation. METHODS:One thousand adults were surveyed assessing knowledge, personal involvement, and attitudes about organ dona...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Lee E,Midodizi W,Gourishankar S

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreas retransplantation has become more frequent and represents a technical challenge for surgeons. Knowledge of alternative surgical options could be useful in difficult cases. We present a case of brutal diabetes mellitus in a patient with severe vascular disease that underwent a third pancreas transplant. Diffic...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Garcia-Roca R,Humar A,Sturdevant M,Kobayashi T,Dunn T,Kandaswamy R,Sutherland D

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a common complication of calcineurin inhibitor (CNI)-based immunosuppression following cardiac transplantation (HTx). The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the impact of an immunosuppressive conversion from CNIs to mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and steroids in cardiac...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Groetzner J,Kaczmarek I,Schirmer J,Uberfuhr P,Gulbins H,Daebritz S,Meiser B,Reichart B

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) have been commonly used as pivotal immunosuppressive agents to renal transplant recipients and have contributed significantly to improving short-term allograft survival. However, long-term administration of CNI may cause an adverse effect on kidney function, known as chronic nephrotoxicity...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Horike K,Takeda A,Yamaguchi Y,Ogiyama Y,Yamauchi Y,Murata M,Kawaguchi T,Suzuki T,Otsuka Y,Inaguma D,Goto N,Watarai Y,Uchida K,Morozumi K

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this review was to evaluate the case reports with lymphoproliferative disorders exclusively localized in the allograft transplanted kidney. We also report a rare case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma originated from the lymphocytes of the recipient with exclusive localization in the kidney allograft. We...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Cobo F,García C,Talavera P,Ruiz-Cabello F,Bravo J,Concha A

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory and metabolic response is an important factor to determine clinical outcomes. However, it remains unknown in children undergoing heart transplantation (HTx). We examined the perioperative changes in the inflammatory and metabolic response markers C-reactive protein (CRP) and prealbumin (PA) in 38 heart-tr...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Yu X,Larsen B,Urschel S,Cheung PY,Ross DB,Rebeyka I,West L,Li J

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an adult liver transplant recipient with parvovirus B19 infection, presenting as chronic transfusion-dependent anemia ensuing 1 month post-transplantation. Both serum and bone marrow cells were positive for parvovirus B19 DNA detected by polymerase chain reaction. The bone marrow biopsy revealed erythroid hy...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Chang FY,Singh N,Gayowski T,Marino IR

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00