Recent advances in the field of warm ex-vivo liver perfusion.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Discuss the recent progress on the clinical use of mesenchymal stromal (stem) cells (MSC) in solid organ transplantation (SOT). RECENT FINDINGS:Tissue repair and immunomodulatory properties have been recognized for MSC obtained from different human tissues. MSC-based therapy has been proposed to redu...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Pileggi A,Xu X,Tan J,Ricordi C

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The review will discuss the current pathological criteria for the diagnosis and classification of antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) in the cardiac allograft. RECENT FINDINGS:Until recently, the diagnosis of AMR required clinical dysfunction, presence of donor specific antibodies and pathological alte...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Berry GJ

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes recent advances in the role of endogenous and exogenous Toll-like receptor ligands in the activation and inhibition of immune responses in transplantation. RECENT FINDINGS:During an alloresponse, Toll-like receptors can be engaged by both damage-induced endogenous ligands or mi...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Alegre ML,Goldstein DR,Chong AS

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The first generation of implantable pulsatile ventricular assist devices (VADs) has proven to be successful as bridge to transplantation. Adverse events such as mechanical failure and infections, however, limit their use for long-term support (>1 year) or as alternative for heart transplantation. Newe...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Lahpor JR

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Pancreas transplantation provides the only proven method to restore long-term normoglycemia in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Although many studies describe the most important risk factors for short-term survival of a pancreas transplant, more information about factors that disting...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Gruessner AC,Gruessner RW

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To deeply investigate one type of intracellular cardiac storage disease, the Fabry disease and one example of extracellular cardiac storage disease, the cardiac amyloidosis, with the aim to collect data about cardiac treatment at the end-stage level and the feasibility of heart transplantation (HTx) i...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Di Nora C,Livi U

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Frailty is the concept of accumulating physiologic declines that make people less able to deal with stressors, including surgery. Prehabilitation is intervention to enhance functional capacity before surgery. Frailty and prehabilitation among transplant populations and the role of wearable fitness tra...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Rumer KK,Saraswathula A,Melcher ML

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although conceptually unchanged, the evaluation and selection of the liver transplant candidate has seen significant recent advances. Expanding criteria for transplant candidacy, improved diagnostics for risk stratification and advances in prognostic models have paralleled recent changes in allocation...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Kriss M,Biggins SW

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize recent evidence in literature regarding incidence and risk factors for biliary complications in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT), and current concepts in evaluation of donor biliary anatomy and surgical techniques of biliary reconstruction, to reduce the incidence of biliary comp...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Bhangui P,Saha S

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The present review summarizes current data on the induction of immunologic tolerance through mixed hematopoietic chimerism relevant to applying this approach to vascularized composite allotransplantation. RECENT FINDINGS:Clinical allograft tolerance has been achieved recently for kidney transplants, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Cetrulo CL Jr,Drijkoningen T,Sachs DH

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review features articles published during 2018 and 2019 regarding pediatric visceral transplantation in Europe. In this biannual review, the authors identify and summarize key articles pertinent to clinical and research areas. RECENT FINDINGS:There is a trend to a lower use of intestinal transpl...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Andres AM,Ramos E,Hernandez F

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Extensive research in murine transplant models over the past two decades has convincingly demonstrated the ability of regulatory dendritic cells (DCregs) to promote long-term allograft survival. We review important considerations regarding the source of therapeutic DCregs (donor or recipient) and thei...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Morelli AE,Thomson AW

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Xenotransplantation may become clinically feasible once the mechanisms of graft loss and rejection are better understood. Inflammatory reactions to vasculature of grafted pig organs and pancreatic islets have been linked to procoagulant activation and consumption with resulting thrombosis that preclud...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Schmelzle M,Schulte Esch J 2nd,Robson SC

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Immune monitoring is needed in small bowel transplantation (SBTx) because of a high incidence of rejection and graft loss, and life-threatening complications of high-dose prophylactic immunosuppression. RECENT FINDINGS:Clinical tests relevant to SBTx include methods to detect antidonor human leukocyt...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Sindhi R,AshokKumar C,Mazariegos G,Nayyar N,Ningappa M,Soltys K,Bond G,Sun Q,Humar A,Abu-Elmagd K,Zeevi A

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The role of T-cell exhaustion in the failure of clearance of viral infections and tumors is well established. There are several ongoing trials to reverse T-cell exhaustion for treatment of chronic viral infections and tumors. The mechanisms leading to T-cell exhaustion and its role in transplantation,...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Thorp EB,Stehlik C,Ansari MJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In June 2011 the US Food and Drug Administration approved belatacept (Nulojix; Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey, USA) for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult kidney transplant recipients. This review will discuss the use of belatacept for the prevention of acute rejection as part of...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Wojciechowski D,Vincenti F

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To give a comprehensive overview of the recently published studies on the role of the lectin pathway in coagulation, infections and auto-immunity. RECENT FINDINGS:We present the status quo picture of the lectin pathway, including the newly discovered member, MAp44 (a.k.a. MAP-1), which may act as a s...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Degn SE,Jensenius JC,Bjerre M

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Allo- and autoantibodies have been found to play important roles in both acute and chronic allograft rejection in organ transplantation, although only recently have non-human leukocyte antigen (non-HLA), nondonor-specific antibodies been given a more in-depth treatment. This review summarizes recent r...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Yang JY,Sigdel TK,Sarwal MM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To introduce the updated Banff schema for antibody-mediated renal allograft rejection and related revisions to definitions within this schema agreed upon during and immediately subsequent to the 2013 Banff Conference on Allograft Pathology. RECENT FINDINGS:The original Banff schema for diagnosis of a...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Haas M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Pulmonary hypertension patients provide challenging issues to anesthesiology. The condition is more so when it is associated with liver transplant surgery. This situation is especially true when associated with portopulmonary hypertension (POPH), a subdivision of pulmonary hypertension. Understanding ...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Ayoub T

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The trend to extubate patients as soon as possible following large and complex surgery is supported by a large body of evidence showing early extubation is safe and saves money. However, the use of early extubation in liver transplant recipients is still debated. This review will explore the reasons w...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Mandell MS,Campsen J,Zimmerman M,Biancofiore G,Tsou MY

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Over the past decade intestine transplantation has been accepted as standard therapy for patients with life-threatening complications of parenteral nutrition. For patients without life-threatening complications, continued therapy with parenteral nutrition has been standard despite seemingly similar pa...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Sudan D

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we discuss the current state of donation after circulatory death (DCD). We define the DCD donor and describe the current protocols in management of the DCD patient. We then discuss current techniques in organ procurement of the lung and abdominal organs. RECENT FINDINGS:Although donat...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Algahim MF,Love RB

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:With improving survival rates following solid organ transplantation, assessment of its success has broadened with a focus on long-term outcomes, including nongraft-related medical outcomes and family and patient perceptions of quality of life. Posttransplant renal dysfunction contributes to long-term ...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Campbell KM,Bucuvalas JC

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To outline recent studies describing the mechanisms of antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) and new clinical protocols aimed at prevention and/or treatment of this difficult clinical entity. RECENT FINDINGS:The natural history of acute AMR after positive cross-match kidney transplantation involves an ac...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Stegall MD,Gloor JM

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the current graft shortage, it is paramount to improve the quality of transplanted organs. Organ preservation represents an underused therapeutic window with great potential to reduce ischaemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) and improve graft quality. Herein, we review strategies using this window as wel...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Chatauret N,Thuillier R,Hauet T

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV) is the leading cause of late morbidity and mortality in heart transplant patients and limits long-term survival. Immunosuppression following cardiac transplantation has traditionally comprised a calcineurin inhibitor in combination with mycophenolate mofetil or aza...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Raichlin E,Kushwaha SS

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Bioengineering the lung based on its natural extracellular matrix (ECM) offers novel opportunities to overcome the shortage of donors, to reduce chronic allograft rejections, and to improve the median survival rate of transplanted patients. During the last decade, lung tissue engineering has advanced ...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Uriarte JJ,Uhl FE,Rolandsson Enes SE,Pouliot RA,Weiss DJ

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Heart transplantation concomitant with a liver transplant may be warranted when end-stage heart failure results in irreversible liver failure. Previously reported outcomes have been excellent yet the specific immunoprotective role of the liver allograft is not known. We review the current literature a...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Gong T,Hall S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Lung transplantation survival is still limited compared with other solid organ transplant modalities, due to a range of factors that are continuing to be elucidated. However, new research is emerging which indicates that the microbiome of the lungs, and of other organs, may have important implications...

journal_title：Current opinion in organ transplantation

authors： Mitchell AB

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00