abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) occurs in 0.1% of persons per year, affecting 15%-40% of general surgical procedures without prophylaxis. Thromboembolic prophylaxis is not commonly used after orthotopic liver transplantation (LT) owing to the risks of bleeding and coagulopathy. Cirrhosis and the association wit...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Annamalai A,Kim I,Sundaram V,Klein A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a severe clinical entity and liver transplantation is the only definitive therapy to salvage these patients. However, the timing of liver transplant for these patients remains unclear. METHODS:Seventy-eight patients undergoing liver transplantation because of hepatit...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Duan BW,Lu SC,Wu JS,Guo QL,Zeng DB,Jiang T,Kong DG,Ding J

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:BK virus (BKV) nephropathy (BKVN) is an increasingly recognized cause of kidney allograft loss and is thought to be related to the newer, more potent immunosuppressive agents. However, the risk factors for different types of BKV infection under the impact of intensive monitoring and reduction of maintenance ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Huang G,Zhang L,Liang X,Qiu J,Deng R,Li J,Chen G,Dong Y,Chen L

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Induction therapy improves graft outcomes in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). We aimed to compare the incidences of antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) and acute cellular rejection (ACR) as well as graft and patient outcomes in KTRs who underwent induction with alemtuzumab versus rabbit-antithymocyte globu...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Noureldeen T,Albekioni Z,Machado L,Muddana N,Marcus RJ,Hussain SM,Sureshkumar KK

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Real-time contrast-enhanced sonography (CES) can assess microvascular tissue perfusion using gas-filled microbubbles. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the feasibility of early CES in predicting long-term kidney allograft function in comparison to color Doppler ultrasonography (CDUS). METHODS:We pr...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Schwenger V,Hankel V,Seckinger J,Macher-Göppinger S,Morath C,Zeisbrich M,Zeier M,Kihm LP

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell death pathways initiated by stress on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) have been implicated in a variety of common diseases, such as ischemia/reperfusion injury, diabetes, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. However, the contribution of ER stress to apoptosis and liver injury after brain death is not kn...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Cao S,Wang T,Yan B,Lu Y,Zhao Y,Zhang S

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the safety and efficacy of allogeneic stem cell transplantation from haploidentical related donors (haplo-SCT) as 2nd transplantation for patients with early relapsed disease, we retrospectively evaluated 7 consecutive patients (median age, 42 years; range, 29-63 years) who experienced relapse within 1 year ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Shimizu H,Hatsumi N,Takada S,Sakura T

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungus that causes pneumonia in immunocompromised patients, such as liver transplant recipients. METHODS:We searched the Medline database in September 2013 for articles referring to infections from P. jirovecii in liver transplant recipients, using the terms "liver transplantatio...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Kostakis ID,Sotiropoulos GC,Kouraklis G

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Transplantation of renal allografts that have been procured from expanded criteria donors (ECD) have prevailed in an attempt to expand the donor pool. Even though ECD is an acceptable source of donors, the wide range of age along with the presence or not of risk factors necessitates further categorization....

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Koukoulaki M,Kyriakopoulos G,Nikolaidis C,Balaska A,Pistolas D,Drakopoulos S

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that the restrictive volume therapy decreases blood transfusion requirement during liver orthotopic transplantation (OLT) without increasing acute renal complications and hospital length stay. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study (n = 89), randomized into 2 gr...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Lekerika N,Gutiérrez Rico RM,Arco Vázquez J,Prieto Molano L,Arana-Arri E,Martínez Indart L,Martínez Ruiz A,Ortiz de Urbina López J

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical complications in pancreas transplantation are associated with increased morbidity and graft loss. The purpose of our study was to determine the frequency of re-operation in early and late postoperative of pancreas transplantation and its impact in relation to graft survival, patient survival, and ho...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Cornejo-Carrasco CE,Fernández-Cruz L

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Antithymocyte globulin (ATG)-Fresenius (Neovii-Biotech, Graefelfing, Germany), a highly purified rabbit polyclonal antihuman T-lymphocyte immunoglobulin resulting from immunization of rabbits with the Jurkat T-lymphoblast cell line, is currently used for the prevention of acute rejection in patients receiv...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Werner I,Seitz-Merwald I,Kiessling AH,Kur F,Beiras-Fernandez A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polyclonal anti-thymocyte globulins (ATGs) and anti-CD25 antibodies are agents used for induction of immunosuppression in solid-organ transplantation. We aimed to investigate the effect of different regimens of these immunosuppressive induction agents on transendothelial migration of peripheral blood mononuc...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Werner I,Bogert NV,Stock UA,Moritz A,Beiras-Fernandez A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Verrucous carcinoma is a slow-growing tumor with 3 main localizations: Oral cavity, ano-urogenital region, and plantar surface of the foot. On the sole it may rise adjacent to viral warts and very often is mistaken for the common verruca plantaris. Although both conditions-viral warts and cutaneous squamous ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Imko-Walczuk B,Cegielska A,Placek W,Kaszewski S,Fiedor P

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systemic immunoglobulin light-chain amyloidosis (AL) is a plasma cell dyscrasia resulting in multisystem organ failure and death. Autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (ASCT) has been widely used to treat patients with AL. However, treatment-related mortality remains high and reported series are...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Charlinski G,Ziarkiewicz M,Boguradzki P,Wiater E,Torosian T,Dwilewicz-Trojaczek J,Wiktor-Jedrzejczak W

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Renalase may degrade catecholamines and regulate sympathetic tone and blood pressure. The aim of this study was to assess dopamine, norepinephrine, and renalase in 80 heart transplant recipients and 22 healthy volunteers and their correlations with heart rate, blood pressure control, type of hypotensive th...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Wasilewski G,Przybyłowski P,Janik L,Nowak E,Sadowski J,Małyszko J

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nowadays pregnancy after organ transplantation is possible due to advances in surgical and immunosuppressive therapies. One of the possible complications in pregnancy after organ transplantation is intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). This may lead to various adverse perinatal outcomes. Prevalence of IUGR...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Cyganek A,Pietrzak B,Kociszewska-Najman B,Grzechocińska B,Songin T,Foroncewicz B,Mucha K,Wielgoś M

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because liver allograft steatosis is an important risk factor of graft dysfunction after liver transplantation, it must be taken into consideration during graft acceptance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of frozen section in the assessment of liver steatosis before transplantation. ME...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Hołówko W,Mazurkiewicz M,Grąt M,Koperski L,Lewandowski Z,Smoter P,Ziarkiewicz-Wróblewska B,Górnicka B,Zborowska H,Krawczyk M

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular complications are the main clinical problem in patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRF). After successful kidney transplantation, this situation improves, although cardiovascular complications remain a risk factor for increased mortality in these patients; therefore, their early identifica...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Laszki-Szcząchor K,Zwolińska D,Sobieszczańska M,Makulska I,Polak-Jonkisz D

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Estimation of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) after renal transplantation is performed with the use of methods that are standardized for a population of nontransplantation patients with chronic kidney disease. The aim of the study was to compare the performance of GFR estimation formulas in renal transplan...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Chrobak L,Dębska-Ślizień A,Jankowska M,Sledziński Z,Rutkowski B

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity and disturbances of adipokine concentrations are often recognized in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Leptin plays a key role in regulating energy intake and expenditure, including appetite and hunger, metabolism, and behavior. Adiponectin modulates certain metabolic processes, including glucose ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Małgorzewicz S,Dębska-Slizień A,Czajka B,Rutkowski B

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA) frequently causes therapeutic problems and provides information about the epidemiological condition of the ward. MATERIALS AND METHODS:HA-MRSA isolated from patients on transplantation wards in 1991, 1994, 1996, and from 2005 to 2007 we...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Mlynarczyk A,Szymanek-Majchrzak K,Grzybowska W,Durlik M,Deborska-Materkowska D,Paczek L,Chmura A,Swoboda-Kopec E,Tyski S,Mlynarczyk G

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this paper was to describe differences between levels of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (NOS-3) and endothelin-1 (ET-1) in swine kidneys removed from living donors (group I) and after inducing brain death by brain herniation (group II) and cardiac arrest (group III). METHODS:Each group consist...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Oczkowicz G,Caban A,Budziński G,Suszka-Świtek A,Dolińska B,Czech E,Wiaderkiewicz R,Ryszka F,Cierpka L

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Baptist Church in Poland has not presented its official stance on organ, tissue, or cell transplantation so far. The aim of the work was to find out Baptists' knowledge and opinions concerning organ transplantation. METHODS:The respondents were 296 members of the Baptist Church. The research tool used...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Kobus G,Piotrowska J,Malyszko J,Bachorzewska-Gajewska H,Malyszko J

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liberalization in donor selection criteria allowed centers to increase the number of lung transplants, yet less than 25% of all donors had lungs utilized for transplantation in the United States in 2013. Less than 5% of all transplanted donors deviate 3 or more criteria from the ideal donor. Ex vivo lung perfusion (EV...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Sanchez PG,Iacono AT,Rajagopal K,Griffith BP

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis (TB) is often difficult to diagnose in immunocompromised patients and occurs 20 to 74 times more frequently in recipients of solid organ transplants than in the general population. We present the case of a 40-year-old female immigrant from Mexico previously treated for latent TB who underwent a simultaneo...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Ulloa JG,Parekh J,Hope C,Roll GR

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis and can occur even after transplant. The gut is partially or totally enveloped by a thick fibrous membrane that leads to the formation of multiple sections containing intestinal loops contracted and reduced in volume. Exacerbation afte...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Romagnoli J,Pedroso JA,Salerno MP,Favi E,Spagnoletti G,Citterio F

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reliability of endoscopic findings after adult intestinal transplantation on short-term follow-up has been shown. The aim of this study was to evaluate in a long-term follow-up the diagnostic value of endoscopies compared with the biopsy value. METHODS:We evaluated 52 endoscopies over a period of 2 year...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Lauro A,Pinna AD,Pellegrini S,Bagni A,Zanfi C,Dazzi A,Pironi L,Di Simone MP

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) can be used for tumor recurrence after liver resection (LR) both for initially transplant-eligible patients as conventional salvage therapy (ST) and for non-transplant-eligible patients (beyond Milan criteria) with a goal of downstaging (DW). The ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Tuci F,Vitale A,D'Amico F,Gringeri E,Neri D,Zanus G,Bassi D,Polacco M,Boetto R,Lodo E,Germani G,Burra P,Angeli P,Cillo U

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persistent or "de novo" anemia (plasma hemoglobin<11 g/dL) may complicate the graft outcome in a significant number of renal transplant recipients. We describe a single-center experience with epoetin-zeta (EPO-Z), the biosimilar form for epoetin-alfa. METHODS:Twenty patients were included in the study, 10 i...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Sabbatini M,Vitale S,Garofalo G,Torino M,Gallo R,Carrano R,Federico S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The dialysis delivered after a chronic kidney disease (CDK) or any otherwise severe end-stage renal failure is a complex medical task, leading to major medical and psychopathological distress for the patient. The aim of the present study was to analyze the impact of the dialysis experience on the nephrologic...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： De Pasquale C,Pistorio ML,Lauretta I,Fatuzzo P,Fornaro M,Conti D,Di Nuovo S,Sinagra N,Giaquinta A,Zerbo D,Veroux M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immunosuppressants such as tacrolimus and cyclosporine are prescribed long-term after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) to prevent allograft rejection. Although these immunosuppressants are known to effectively control ulcerative colitis (UC), some post-OLT patients develop exacerbation of preexisting U...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Ihara S,Yamaji Y,Kinoshita H,Yamada A,Hirata Y,Hasegawa K,Sugawara Y,Kokudo N,Koike K

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular mortality rate in patients with end-stage renal disease is 3 magnitudes higher than in the general population; it remains 10-fold higher after successful renal transplantation (Tx). Among others, obesity and hypertension can exert deleterious effects on vascular structure and function after Tx...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Dégi AA,Kis E,Kerti A,Cseprekál O,Szabó AJ,Reusz GS

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The terminal ileum (TI) is important for the active reabsorption of bile salts and is the site of allograft rejection; disruption of enterohepatic circulation (EHC) may give insights to inflammatory and other physiologic processes at the TI. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Four children aged 5 to 12 years who had re...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Beath SV,Lanchbury E,Alton H,Mahandru R,Toy M,van Mouirk ID,McKiernan PJ,Hartley J,Kelly DA,Sharif K,Gupte G

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As the number of donated organs is still extremely small in Japan compared with other developed countries, in-hospital procurement transplant coordinators (In-Hp PTC) may play an important role in increasing organ donation and making the procurement procedure smoother. In this study, our education program of...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Fukushima N,Konaka S,Yasuhira M,Izawa M

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Current organ supply system depends on altruistic noncoercive donation, which has failed to meet the demand of organ transplantation. Providing financial incentives to donors is one of several approaches to address organ shortage. However, its feasibility is debatable as it relates to medical, ethical, and...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Al Sebayel M,Alenazi AM,Sabbagh R,Al Ageel T,Al Enazi M,Al Bahili H,Elsiesy H

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The shipment of human islets (IE) from processing centers to distant laboratories is beneficial for both research and clinical applications. The maintenance of islet viability and function in transit is critically important. Gas-permeable silicone rubber membrane (SRM) vessels reduce the risk of hypoxia-indu...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Kitzmann JP,Pepper AR,Gala-Lopez B,Pawlick R,Kin T,O'Gorman D,Mueller KR,Gruessner AC,Avgoustiniatos ES,Karatzas T,Szot GL,Posselt AM,Stock PG,Wilson JR,Shapiro AM,Papas KK

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Replacement of β-cells with the use of isolated islet allotransplantation (IT) is an emerging therapy for type 1 diabetics with hypoglycemia unawareness. The current standard protocol calls for a 36-72-hour culture period before IT. We examined 13 clinical islet preparations with ≥2 purity fractions to deter...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Kitzmann JP,Karatzas T,Mueller KR,Avgoustiniatos ES,Gruessner AC,Balamurugan AN,Bellin MD,Hering BJ,Papas KK

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic graft thrombosis is the primary cause of nonimmunologic graft loss, with an incidence ranging from 5% to 15%. Therefore, developing a screening test to detect graft thrombosis after pancreatic transplantation is important. We created a screening test to assess graft thrombosis after pancreatic transplantati...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Ito T,Kenmochi T,Nishikawa T,Maruyama M,Kusaka M,Sasaki H,Asano T,Matsubara H,Hoshinaga K

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mesenchymal stem cell therapy has proven to be an effective option in the treatment of skin injuries. The combination of these cells with nanostructured membranes seems to be the future for tissues recovery. The aim of this project was to use biomolecules of polysaccharides to be incorporated on regenera...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Souza CM,Mesquita LA,Souza D,Irioda AC,Francisco JC,Souza CF,Guarita-Souza LC,Sierakowski MR,Carvalho KA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00