Psychiatric care of patients undergoing organ transplantation.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this prospective, multicenter, noncomparative, open-label trial was to evaluate the prophylactic use of caspofungin in adult liver transplant recipients at high risk of developing invasive fungal infections (IFI). METHODS:Patients received caspofungin for at least 21 days. A successful treatment o...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Fortún J,Martín-Dávila P,Montejo M,Muñoz P,Cisneros JM,Ramos A,Aragón C,Blanes M,San Juan R,Gavaldá J,Llinares P,GESITRA Study Group.

更新日期：2009-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This study focuses upon two discrete components of posttransplant hepatic reticuloendothelial system (RES) function-phagocytosis and killing of bacteria-under various conditions of ischemic preservation. We had previously reported that, following intravenous injection of rats with 51Cr and 125I double-labeled Escheric...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Klein AS,Zhadkevich M,Wang D,Margolick JB,Winkelstein JA,Bulkley GB

更新日期：1996-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：:In the USA approximately 10% of candidates for renal transplantation have serum antibodies to hepatitis C (HCV). To assess the possible impact of HCV infection on early posttransplant events we assessed allograft complications during the first 6 months following renal transplantation in three groups of adult renal all...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Cosio FG,Sedmak DD,Henry ML,Al Haddad C,Falkenhain ME,Elkhammas EA,Davies EA,Bumgardner GL,Ferguson RM

更新日期：1996-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In an effort to improve outcomes associated with living kidney donation, the Kidney Diseases Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) assembled a Work Group to develop comprehensive guidelines addressing the evaluation and care of living kidney donors. We conducted this systematic review to inform guideline develop...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Slinin Y,Brasure M,Eidman K,Bydash J,Maripuri S,Carlyle M,Ishani A,Wilt TJ

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the first 52 recipients of primary liver allografts with follow-up of 2 weeks or greater, 6 patients had biopsy-confirmed vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS) and required retransplantation. Five of these six patients had positive lymphocyte crossmatches. Of the 46 remaining liver transplant recipients, 11 had po...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Batts KP,Moore SB,Perkins JD,Wiesner RH,Grambsch PM,Krom RA

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insults to the airway epithelium play a key role in constrictive bronchiolitis after lung transplantation, the typical hallmark of chronic rejection. Our hypothesis is that immunosuppressives might affect airway integrity. METHODS:A biculture of human bronchial epithelial cells and lung microvascular endoth...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Bellon H,Vandermeulen E,Verleden SE,Heigl T,Vriens H,Lammertyn E,Verlinden L,Vanhove T,Verstuyf M,Hoet P,Vos R,Verleden GM,Vanaudenaerde BM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) after orthotopic liver transplantation for cirrhosis of the liver related to hepatitis C virus. Both cases were Saudi-born Arabs who were negative for human immunodeficiency virus; one patient was receiving FK506 plus prednisolone, and the other patient was receiving FK506....

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Rezeig MA,Fashir BM,Hainau B,Al Ashgar HI

更新日期：1997-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality after kidney transplantation. Early diagnosis and treatment of subclinical AMR based on the donor-specific antibody (DSA) testing may result in better outcomes. METHODS:We tested this hypothesis in 220 kidney transplant recipien...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Parajuli S,Joachim E,Alagusundaramoorthy S,Blazel J,Aziz F,Garg N,Muth B,Mohamed M,Mandelbrot D,Zhong W,Djamali A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kidneys from infectious risk donors (IRD) confer substantial survival benefit in adults, yet the benefit of IRD kidneys to pediatric candidates remains unclear in the context of high waitlist prioritization. METHODS:Using 2010-2016 Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients data, we studied 2417 pediatric...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Bowring MG,Jackson KR,Wasik H,Neu A,Garonzik-Wang J,Durand C,Desai N,Massie AB,Segev DL

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hamster hearts transplanted into stable rat recipients of hamster livers (OLT rats) were hyperacutely rejected after transfer with unaltered rat antihamster hyperimmune serum (HS). This was followed by immediate liver xenograft rejection in 4 of 5 rats. In contrast, simple heat inactivation of the rat HS resulted in p...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Valdivia LA,Fung JJ,Demetris AJ,Celli S,Pan F,Tsugita M,Starzl TE

更新日期：1994-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erythropoietin (EPO) promotes survival in a variety of cells by mediating antiapoptotic signals through the EPO receptor (R). The authors examined pancreatic islets for the presence of EPO-R to determine whether these cells are protected by EPO from cytokine-induced apoptosis. METHODS:Reverse-transcriptase ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Fenjves ES,Ochoa MS,Cabrera O,Mendez AJ,Kenyon NS,Inverardi L,Ricordi C

更新日期：2003-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, sirolimus (SRL) was introduced as an immunosuppressant in solid-organ transplantation. This study evaluated combinations of SRL and tacrolimus (Tac). METHODS:This 6-month study investigated the safety and efficacy of Tac and steroids in combination with three different doses of SRL in renal-transp...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： van Hooff JP,Squifflet JP,Wlodarczyk Z,Vanrenterghem Y,Paczek L

更新日期：2003-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to assess the incidence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease in adult liver transplant recipients, using routine preemptive therapy guided by the pp65 antigenemia test. METHODS:Antigenemia was monitored weekly after liver transplantation (OLTX) for the first 3 months, and ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Kusne S,Grossi P,Irish W,St George K,Rinaldo C,Rakela J,Fung J

更新日期：1999-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be used to maintain oxygen delivery and provide hemodynamic support in case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure. Although the role of ECMO has emerged in the setting of adult liver transplantation (LT), data in children are limited. We aimed to describe th...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Ziogas IA,Johnson WR,Matsuoka LK,Rauf MA,Thurm C,Hall M,Bacchetta M,Godown J,Alexopoulos SP

更新日期：2020-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of calcineurin inhibitors is associated with chronic nephrotoxicity and lower glomerular filtration rate (GFR). As a result, one strategy of transplant immunosuppression is calcineurin inhibitor elimination. METHODS:The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of a prospective randomized trial...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Heilman RL,Younan K,Wadei HM,Mai ML,Reddy KS,Chakkera HA,Gonwa TA

更新日期：2011-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To maximize the renal donor pool, cadaveric pediatric en bloc kidneys have been transplanted as a dual unit by some transplant centers. We compared the short- and long-term outcomes of adult recipients of cadaveric pediatric en bloc renal transplants versus those of matched recipients of cadaveric adult kidn...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Hobart MG,Modlin CS,Kapoor A,Boparai N,Mastroianni B,Papajcik D,Flechner SM,Goldfarb DA,Fischer R,O'Malley KJ,Novick AC

更新日期：1998-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) remains associated with reduced kidney graft survival and no clear prognostic marker is available. METHODS:We investigated whether donor-specific antibodies (DSA) ability to bind C1q in comparison with AMR C4d status, both indirect signs of complement activation, improve ri...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Malheiro J,Santos S,Tafulo S,Dias L,Martins S,Fonseca I,Almeida M,Pedroso S,Beirão I,Castro-Henriques A,Cabrita A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic artery thrombosis is a dreadful complication of orthotopic liver transplantation. It should be suspected in cases of fulminant liver failure, delayed bile leak, or intermittent sepsis of unknown cause after liver transplantation. Accurate diagnosis is assisted by ultrasound and computerized tomography scans, b...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Tzakis AG,Gordon RD,Shaw BW Jr,Iwatsuki S,Starzl TE

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Donor hepatectomy and liver implantation time reduce long-term graft and patient survival after liver transplantation. It is not known whether these surgical times influence early outcomes after liver transplantation. METHODS:This single-center study evaluated the effect of donor hepatectomy and implantatio...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Gilbo N,Fieuws S,Meurisse N,Nevens F,van der Merwe S,Laleman W,Verslype C,Cassiman D,van Malenstein H,Roskams T,Sainz-Barriga M,Pirenne J,Jochmans I,Monbaliu D

更新日期：2020-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a short review of tolerance from the point of view of the clinician. Various examples of tolerance occurring in patients and animal models that relate to the clinical experience are described. There may be different mechanisms by which tolerance is achieved, but from the patient's point of view operational tol...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Calne RY

更新日期：2004-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：:In light of the transplant community's efforts to increase living donation, preserving donor autonomy is essential. Understanding how often and the reasons why potential living kidney donors opt out of the donor evaluation process for nonmedical reasons is important for assessing donor voluntariness. The experiences o...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Thiessen C,Kulkarni S,Reese PP,Gordon EJ

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stability of HLA alloantibodies was studied in 128 antibody-positive, potential kidney transplant recipients over an average period of 3 years. Antibody detection was performed using an anti-human globulin-complement-dependent cytotoxicity technique. In this study, the specificity of antibodies was categorized as ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Rodey GE,Revels K,Fuller TC

更新日期：1997-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent evidence has suggested that inconsistencies in human-islet yields after collagenase digestion are attributed to the activation of endogenous enzymes of the cadaveric donor pancreas. Inhibition of protease activity by Pefabloc (0.4 mM; Roche Biochemicals Inc., Indianapolis, IN) has recently been shown ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Rose NL,Palcic MM,Helms LM,Lakey JR

更新日期：2003-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preemptive therapy of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infections has gained popularity in transplantation centers. However, standardized protocols are not available. In particular, whether a qualitative molecular assay for detection of a late (pp67) HCMV mRNA represents a valuable alternative to quantitative an...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Gerna G,Baldanti F,Lilleri D,Parea M,Torsellini M,Castiglioni B,Vitulo P,Pellegrini C,Viganò M,Grossi P,Revello MG

更新日期：2003-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with renal transplants that survive the first year often ask about the chance of long-term function. We studied 1850 patients with primary transplants from June 7, 1963 to September 1, 1988 who had graft survival of greater than 1 year. Patients were grouped by donor type, diabetic status, and whether or not ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Fischel RJ,Payne WD,Gillingham KJ,Dunn DL,Sutherland DE,Matas AJ,Najarian JS

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For maximum use of left liver plus caudate lobe grafts, the short hepatic vein draining the caudate lobe should be reconstructed. We devised a new venoplasty technique. On the graft side, a wide venous orifice with a long cuff was formed by gathering the left, middle, and short hepatic veins using a conduit vein graft...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Hashimoto T,Sugawara Y,Tamura S,Kaneko J,Motomura N,Takamoto S,Makuuchi M

更新日期：2007-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent endothelial cell growth and permeability factor, expressed in the lung. Overexpression of VEGF is associated with increased vascular permeability in the early stage of acute lung injury in mice. The role of various forms of VEGF in transplantation-induced...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Abraham D,Taghavi S,Riml P,Paulus P,Hofmann M,Baumann C,Kocher A,Klepetko W,Aharinejad S

更新日期：2002-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have demonstrated that long-term tolerance of class I mismatched renal allografts in miniature swine is induced by a short course of cyclosporine (CyA), and that a total thymectomy 21 days before transplantation abrogates the induction of stable tolerance. We have now examined the effects of...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Yamada K,Ierino FL,Gianello PR,Shimizu A,Colvin RB,Sachs DH

更新日期：1999-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：:As a consequence of its large volume, a microencapsulated islet graft can be implanted only into the peritoneal cavity. The graft volume can be reduced by using small capsules. However, reduction of the diameter of the capsules holds a certain risk, because with smaller capsules, more islets may be found to protrude f...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： De Vos P,De Haan B,Pater J,Van Schilfgaarde R

更新日期：1996-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is an important infection-related complication, whose mode of transmission remains uncertain. METHODS:We investigated a nosocomial cluster of 14 PJP cases (11 confirmed and 3 probable) in kidney transplant recipients using epidemiological and genotyping methods. RESUL...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Phipps LM,Chen SC,Kable K,Halliday CL,Firacative C,Meyer W,Wong G,Nankivell BJ

更新日期：2011-12-27 00:00:00