Plasma magnesium during human liver transplantation.

abstract：:The long-term side effects of lifelong steroid immunosuppression are well documented, therefore, steroid withdrawal (SW) if safe would clearly be of benefit. From 1987-1996, 470 kidney transplants were performed at our institution. During this time period, steroid withdrawal was offered to a select group of patients (...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Sanfey H,Haussman G,Isaacs I,Ishitani M,Lobo P,McCullough C,Pruett T

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Either deceased or living-related renal transplantation constitutes the best therapeutic option for patients with end-stage renal disease. In this retrospective study, an attempt to identify parameters that affect allograft survival in living donor renal transplantation was made. METHODS:Between January 2...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Kostakis ID,Moris DN,Barlas A,Bokos I,Darema M,Theodoropoulou E,Karaolanis G,Kostakis A,Boletis I,Zavos G

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Smoking is a major public health issue, and its effect on cardiovascular outcomes is well established. This study evaluates the impact of donor smoking on heart transplant (HT) outcomes. METHODS:HT recipients between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2016, with known donor smoking status were queried from the ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Hussain Z,Yu M,Wozniak A,Kim D,Krepostman N,Liebo M,Raichlin E,Heroux A,Joyce C,Ilias-Basha H

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of our study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of serum galactomannan antigen (GM) testing combined with chest computed tomography (CT) of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) in pediatric patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. METHODS:A retrospective nested case-control stu...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Qiu KY,Liao XY,Huang K,Xu HG,Li Y,Fang JP,Zhou DH

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of transplant patients receiving cyclosporine therapy is complicated by interpatient and intrapatient variability in pharmacokinetic parameters caused by the drug's unpredictable bioavailability. Cyclosporine, a highly lipophilic cyclic polypeptide, has recently been reformulated using a microemulsion deliv...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Ritschel WA

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arterial stiffness and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) are major independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease in healthy and renal population. In this study, we aimed to investigate comparative long-term effects of renal transplantation (RTx) and of hemodialysis (HD) on both arterial stiffness and ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Keven K,Calayoglu R,Sengul S,Dincer I,Kutlay S,Erturk S,Erbay B,Nergizoglu G

更新日期：2008-05-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The risk of de novo donor-specific antibody (dnDSA) development following BK viremia (BKV) or nephropathy (BKN) after kidney transplant remains unclear. We aimed to evaluate the relationships among dnDSA, BKV (BK blood PCR > 15 000 copies), BKN, antibody-mediated rejection (AMR), and allograft...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Cheungpasitporn W,Kremers WK,Lorenz E,Amer H,Cosio FG,Stegall MD,Gandhi MJ,Schinstock CA

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Temporary portocaval shunt and total hepatectomy is a technique used in the presence of toxic liver syndrome because of fulminant hepatic failure, hepatic trauma, primary non-function (PNF), and eclampsia. We performed this technique on four patients. An indication for anhepatic state was severe hemodynamic instabilit...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Montalti R,Busani S,Masetti M,Girardis M,Di Benedetto F,Begliomini B,Rompianesi G,Rinaldi L,Ballarin R,Pasetto A,Gerunda GE

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methamphetamine (MA) has cumulative deleterious effects on multiple organ systems. A history of MA exposure in kidney donors may affect adversely graft function in recipients. METHODS:Between September 2000 and March 2004, all deceased kidney donors were identified from the local registry (97 donors). Twent...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Inouye DS,Kickertz K,Wong LL

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the effect of donor liver resident mesenchymal cells, M2 macrophages on liver graft outcome after living donor liver transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Seventy donor biopsies were included in the study. Outcomes at day 3, 7, 30, and 180 postliver transplantation were assessed. Mesenchymal stem cel...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Nigam N,Bihari C,Lal D,Rastogi A,Kumar S,Pamecha V,Kaur S,Kumar A,Sarin SK

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：:Measurement of indocyanine green plasma disappearance rate (PDR(ICG)) has been suggested as a meaningful liver function parameter. However, there are only very limited data concerning its value in the monitoring of graft dysfunction (GDF) and primary non-function (PNF) especially during molecular absorbent recirculati...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Scheingraber S,Richter S,Igna D,Girndt M,Flesch S,Kleinschmidt S,Schilling MK

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular complications remain a significant source of morbidity after pancreatic transplantation. We describe a pseudoaneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) with an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) involving the SMA and the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) discovered and treated surgically in the second week after ...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Khan TF,Ciancio G,Burke GW 3rd,Sfakianakis GN,Miller J

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Southeastern Kidney Transplant Coalition was created in 2010 to improve kidney transplant (KTx) rates in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. To identify dialysis staff-reported barriers to transplant, the Coalition developed a survey of dialysis providers in the region. METHODS:All dialysis uni...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Browne T,Patzer RE,Gander J,Amamoo MA,Krisher J,Sauls L,Pastan S

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although many report intra-operative cardiac arrests (ICAs) in liver transplantation (LT), the incidence, major causes, and outcome remain unclear. We aimed to investigate retrospectively, the incidence, nature, and outcome of ICA in Asian population and to identify risk factors for ICA. Consecutive 1071 LTs in an ins...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Lee SH,Gwak MS,Choi SJ,Shin YH,Ko JS,Kim GS,Lee SY,Kim MH,Park HG,Lee SK,Jeon HJ

更新日期：2013-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Invasive fungal infections (IFI) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality in lung transplant recipients (LTRs). However, data outlining use of echinocandins in prophylaxis and therapy of LTRs are limited. METHOD:A single-center retrospective cohort study on all LTRs from January-2010 to Decem...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Al Jishi Y,Rotstein C,Kumar D,Humar A,Singer LG,Keshavjee S,Husain S

更新日期：2018-12-01 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：:Accurate prognostic indicators are lacking for livers with early marginal graft function, making the decision to re-transplant a difficult one. Therefore, we studied 99mTc-labeled DISIDA scanning as a predictor of recovery of marginal grafts. Records of 28 liver transplant recipients with prolonged periods of marginal...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Karademir S,Csete ME,Jurim O,Finstad T,Hawkins R,Bussuttil RW,Shaked A

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In an effort to increase organ donation, the Department of Health and Human Services issued the Final Rule in 1998. The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) later required hospitals to notify organ procurement organizations (OPO) of all deaths and imminent deaths in order to remain eligible for Medica...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Higashigawa KH,Carroll C,Wong LL,Wong LM

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have been successfully used for treatment of proteinuria after renal transplantation (RTx). Factors possibly responsible for the great inter-patient variance of the antiproteinuric effect (APE) have not yet been investigated in renal-transplanted patients. METH...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Lufft V,Kliem V,Hamkens A,Bleck JS,Eisenberger U,Petersen R,Ehlerding G,Maschek H,Pichlmayr R,Brunkhorst R

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is estimated that 25%-35% of heart transplant recipients develop de novo donor-specific antibodies (dnDSA). One factor that appears to play a role in clinical outcomes is DSA persistence. The objective of this study was to determine the incidence of transient and persistent dnDSA in a Canadian heart trans...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Moayedi Y,Fan CS,Tinckam KJ,Ross HJ,McCaughan JA

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although melphalan at a dose of 140 mg/m(2) (MEL140) is an acceptable conditioning regimen for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in multiple myeloma (MM) patients, very few studies compared it to the most commonly used dose of 200 mg/m(2) (MEL200). A retrospective review of records of MM patients (2001-2010)...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Katragadda L,McCullough LM,Dai Y,Hsu J,Byrne M,Hiemenz J,May S,Cogle CR,Norkin M,Brown RA,Wingard JR,Chang M,Moreb JS

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kidney allograft inflammation is associated with proinflammatory modifications of peripheral blood mononuclear cells, suggesting that renal inflammation contributes to systemic inflammation. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between subclinical inflammation in surveillance biopsies performed...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： García-Carro C,Dörje C,Åsberg A,Midtvedt K,Scott H,Reinholt FP,Holdaas H,Reisaeter AV,Seron D

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：:Post-transplant bone disease is common in solid organ recipients; however, there is limited information on their pre-transplant bone status. We aimed to compare bone mineral density (BMD) in different categories of patients with end-stage organ failure awaiting transplantation (Tx) in Norway. Overall 291 adult patient...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Dolgos S,Hartmann A,Isaksen GA,Simonsen S,Bjørtuft Ø,Boberg KM,Bollerslev J

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delayed graft function (DGF) remains a major barrier to improved outcomes after kidney transplantation. High-risk transplant recipients can be identified, but no definitive prediction model exists. Novel biomarkers to predict DGF in the first hours post-transplant, such as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (N...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Nashan B,Abbud-Filho M,Citterio F

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial cells (ECs) are involved in allograft rejection and are prime targets, but also key players. HLA antigens are the most prominent targets of alloantibodies in transplantation. Alloantibodies against other antigens such as ABO blood group antigens and non-HLA antigens could also be demonstrated. Alloantibodi...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： Yamaguchi Y

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A "new" fast track kidney allocation scheme (FTKAS) was implemented in the UK in 2012 for offering of previously declined kidneys. We evaluated the impact of the FTKAS in utilization of declined kidneys and outcome. METHODS:Adult renal transplant centers were surveyed. Overall utilization was evaluated us...

journal_title：Clinical transplantation

authors： White AD,Roberts H,Ecuyer C,Brady K,Pathak S,Clark B,Hostert LH,Attia MS,Wellberry-Smith M,Hudson A,Ahmad N

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00