abstract：:In the year 2001, cadaveric kidney and liver transplant rates (CadTx) in countries with well-established transplant programs such as the United States and Spain ranged from 51 to 61.9 and 18.7 to 31.3 per million population (pmp), respectively. However, overall kidney and liver transplant rates in Asia are significant...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Vathsala A

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis C Viral (HCV) infection is the leading cause of chronic liver disease in end-stage renal disease patients (ESRD). The impact of HCV on patient and graft survival posttransplantation is controversial. The most successful approach is to eliminate the virus while the patient is on dialysis prior to ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Mousa DH,Abdalla AH,Al-Shoail G,Al-Sulaiman MH,Al-Hawas FA,Al-Khader AA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal involvement with amyloidosis is common but causes patient survival to be poor, rarely reaching 5 years. In this study, we retrospectively reviewed clinical and biological characteristics as well as treatments and outcomes of patients with renal amyloidosis followed for more than 5 years. Between 1975 and 2003, 4...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Kaaroud H,Boubaker K,Béji S,Abderrahim E,Moussa FB,Turki S,Goucha R,Hedri H,El Younsi F,Kheder A,Maiz HB

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The assessment of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the most commonly used test of renal function. Cystatin-C, a cysteine protease inhibitor, which can be measured by light-scattering immunoassay, possesses many of the attributes required of the ideal GFR marker. Conversely, many endogenous markers that are w...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Visvardis G,Griveas I,Zilidou R,Papadopoulou D,Mitsopoulos E,Kyriklidou P,Manou E,Ginikopoulou E,Meimaridou D,Pavlitou A,Sakellariou G

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From July 1999 to December 2002, a total of 27 baboons underwent transplantation with human decay accelerating factor (hDAF) transgenic porcine kidneys. The immunosuppressive protocol included combinations of 1 or more of the following immunosuppressive agents: cyclosporine, TPC, cyclosphophamide, methylprednisolone, ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Garcia B,Sun HT,Yang HJ,Chen G,Zhong R

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this article is to present the experience of a new liver transplant team. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This review includes all patients who received a liver transplant between March 15, 2000 and March 15, 2003. RESULTS:We performed 87 transplantations on 84 patients; 39 were females and 45 were males ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Gutiérrez J,Guzmán C,Correa G,Restrepo J,Sepúlveda E,Yepes N,Gutiérrez M,Gómez F,Duque E,Tobón R,Duque J,Velásquez A

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium (EC-MPS) is designed to reduce mycophenolate acid (MPA)-related upper gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events (AEs). A multicenter, open-label, Latin American study in stable renal transplant patients is ongoing to assess the safety of the conversion from mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) to...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Abbud-Filho M,Girón F,Hernández E,Juarez F,Liendo C,Novoa P,Toledo M,Myproms Latam Study Group.

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hallmark of endothelial activation, an early and critical step in many alloimmune and inflammatory responses, is the transcriptional induction and expression of endothelial adhesion molecules (eg, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 [VCAM-1]). We assessed the feasibility of VCAM-1-targeted in vivo detection of endot...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Sadeghi MM,Schechner JS,Krassilnikova S,Gharaei AA,Zhang J,Kirkiles-Smith N,Sinusas AJ,Zaret BL,Bender JR

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) after cardiac transplantation has been suggested to decrease the incidence of severe rejection and improve survival. Individual investigations that have led to this suggestion are randomized (but not placebo-controlled) studies, including small patient number...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Mehra MR,Raval NY

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data concerning the prevalence of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection among kidney transplant recipients are scarce. There is little information concerning natural immunity acquired after acute HAV infection. In most renal transplant recipients, anti-HAV antibodies are not detectable after vaccination; it is reasonable ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Mariya FA,de Mello Perez R,Silva AE,Pestana JO,Ferraz ML

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Heat shock proteins (HSP) play essential roles in the synthesis, transport, and folding of proteins. During ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury to orthotopic liver transplants (OLT), disassembly of oligomeric complexes and unfolding of proteins are likely to occur, producing a major burden on HSP to prevent ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Faybik P,Wachauer D,Hetz H,Bachleitner T,Steltzer H,Schett G,Krenn CG

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To elucidate the psychosocial aspects of the donors' decisions to engage in adult-to-adult living related liver transplantation, we interviewed a total of five institutional ethics committee members who had experience with reassessing informed consent prior to surgery. Qualitative analysis revealed several nuances of ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Fujita M,Slingsby BT,Akabayashi A

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transmission of donor infections to immunosuppressed recipients may produce serious complications. Here, we report two cases of ruptured renal artery pseudoaneurysm within a few months after renal transplantation from a donor with Gorham's syndrome, a rare disease characterized by proliferation of vascular and lymphat...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Saidi RF,Fasola C,El-Ghoroury M,Oh H

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertension (HT) accounts for nearly 60% to 80% of renal transplant patients (RT). It is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and may cause chronic graft dysfunction. Therefore, it is important to accurately detect and treat HT. We aimed to evaluate the changes in ambulatory bl...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Oliveras A,Vázquez S,Hurtado S,Vila J,Puig JM,Lloveras J

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The FcgammaRIIa receptors, which provide a crucial link between cellular and humoral components of the immune response, display allelic polymorphism. Individuals are homozygous for either arginine 131 (RR131) or histidine 131 (HH131) or are heterozygous for these two alleles (RH131). The HH131 genotype binds human IgG...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Pawlik A,Florczak M,Bak L,Dabrowska-Zamojcin E,Rozanski J,Domanski L,Gawronska-Szklarz B

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Histopathological evaluation and immunohistochemical markers of surfactant B and CD34 were used to detect alveolar type II cell and pulmonary endothelial cell damage in order to assess the efficacy on donor lung protection of University of Wisconsin (UW) solution supplementation with iloprost. METHODS:Twelve...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Ustundag N,Bozkurt AK,Demirkaya A,Koksal C,Mayda AS

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major progress has been made in clinical transplantation over recent years due to close cooperation between clinical specialists and academic investigators. High success rates are evident by longer patient and graft survivals. Treatment procedures have been integrated into fixed protocols utilizing new chemical immuno...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Paczek L,Pawlowska M,Krawczyk M,Rowinski W

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitomycin-C (MMC) is categorized as an agent that causes genotoxic stress by triggering various intracellular signaling pathways. We have previously shown that MMC pretreatment of highly immunogenic crude islets leads to significant prolongation of graft survival in a rat-to-mouse model. In the present study, we exami...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Ise K,Sato Y,Matsuyama S,Gunji T,Ishii S,Yamashita M,Kanazawa Y,Gotoh M

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The study aim was to investigate the microbiological safety of islet isolation and transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Between 1996 and 2002, prospective microbiological screening was performed on all pancreata procured for islet transplantation. Pancreas transport media and postpurification preparations...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Bucher P,Mathe Z,Bosco D,Oberholzer J,Toso C,Andres A,Buhler L,Morel P,Berney T

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We report a single-center experience of islet allogeneic transplantation in islet after kidney (IAK) and simultaneous islet-kidney (SIK) type 1 diabetic recipients using a steroid-free immunosuppressive regimen. METHODS:Eight patients received 12 islet infusions in 5 IAK and 3 SIK procedures. Median age was 51 ye...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Berney T,Bucher P,Mathe Z,Andres A,Bosco D,Mage R,Toso C,Oberholzer J,Becker C,Philippe J,Bühler L,Morel P

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the number of pancreas transplants has increased significantly in previous years, debate continues concerning the optimum technique for exocrine pancreas drainage. Enteric drainage (ED) has recently been increasingly popular due to the long-term complications with bladder drainage (BD). We prospectively assig...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Adamec M,Janousek L,Lipár K,Hampl F,Saudek F,Koznarová R,Boucek P,Havrdová T

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Steroid avoidance is possible in simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation with the use of newer immunosuppressive agents and induction therapy. We undertook a retrospective consecutive case review of patients treated at a university tertiary referral center. METHODS:Medical records of 44 consecutive p...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Freise CE,Kang SM,Feng S,Posselt A,Hirose K,Hirose R,Stock P

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research-grade pancreata preserved by the two-layer method (TLM) compared to organs stored with University of Wisconsin (UW) solution prior to islet isolation result in significantly better islet yields. However, it is unknown whether the TLM improves islet yields from pancreata that meet the criteria for th...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Matsumoto S,Zhang G,Qualley S,Clever J,Tombrello Y,Strong DM,Reems JA

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small-for-size livers are associated with graft dysfunction, probably due to portal hyperperfusion. Modulation of the recipient portal inflow is a new option in these cases. This article sought to analyze the effect of portocaval shunt in small-for-size liver grafts in pigs. Twelve liver transplants were performed in ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Reichert PR,Pires JS,Sallet CA,Brun MV,Vesco JD,Bonadeo NM,Missel J,Sossela R,Rodrigues R,Fracasso JI,Malheiros AV,Bajerski JC,Annes RD,Guimarães TT,Santos FC,Ben AJ,Gressler M,Wolff NM,Winkelmann G,Manzatto LB,Sa

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical and microbiological characteristics of the infectious complications among simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantations (SPKT). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Among the first 45 SPKT the mean age was 34 years (range, 21 to 49) and the mean duration of follow-up 1...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Linhares MM,Gonzalez AM,Triviño T,Barbosa MM,Schraibman V,Melaragno C,Moura RM,Silva MH,Sá JR,Aguiar WF,Rangel EB,Serra CB,Succi T,Pestana JO

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biliary complications have been reported in 9% to 34% of liver transplant patients. Although most centers seem to prefer a duct-to-duct anastomosis without a T-tube when feasible, the best method of biliary reconstruction remains controversial. The aim of this study was to review our experience on reconstruction of th...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Bacchella T,Figueira ER,Makdissi FF,Rocha-Santos V,Martino RB,Andraus W,Canedo LF,Machado MA,Machado MC

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first clinical orthotopic liver transplantation in Brazil was performed on August 5, 1968. The patient was awake after surgery and died on the seventh postoperative day due to subdural hematoma, bronchopneumonia, renal failure, and graft rejection. The report of this case is important to understand the evolution o...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Bacchella T,Machado MC

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) developed among 11 of 416 renal allograft recipients transplanted between 1985 and 2000. Only 3 among 364 Caucasian recipients developed KS, while it affected 8 of 52 Black patients, all of whom had been born in African countries (P <.001). All patients had their immunosuppression reduced; two al...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Weigert AL,Pires A,Adragão T,Cardoso E,Cardoso C,Sancho R,Trindade H,Pimentel MS,Casqueiro A,Machado D

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclosporine and tacrolimus, two calcineurin inhibitors, show different side effects and toxicities. The data concerning their nephrotoxicity are few and conflicting. A retrospective study was performed in 2 groups of renal transplant recipients treated with cyclosporine or tacrolimus to evaluate graft function and si...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Martins L,Ventura A,Branco A,Carvalho MJ,Henriques AC,Dias L,Sarmento AM,Amil M

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article seeks to standardize an experimental model of liver ischemia-reperfusion in rats following hemorrhagic shock modulated by N-acetylcysteine (NAC). Twenty-seven adult Wistar rats were randomized into three groups: the HS-IR-Garm underwent hemorrhagic shock with selective hepatic ischemia followed by reperfu...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Portella AO,Montero EF,Poli de Figueiredo LF,Bueno AS,Thurow AA,Rodrigues FG

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Striking progress has been observed in the number of volunteer donors for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the last years in Brazil. By the end of 1998, the number of donors barely reached 4200 but it has grown progressively. It was close to 48,000 by the end of May 1993. It is possible to notice a steady in...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Moraes JR,Alencar IS,Moraes ME,Pereira NF,Pasquini R,Tabak DG

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute dysfunction of cardiac allograft without evidence of cellular rejection is a potentially fatal complication of heart transplantation that suggests a humoral origin. In clinical practice, humoral rejection (HR) is suspected when there is evidence of severe allograft dysfunction but endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) sho...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Veiga Barreiro A,Crespo Leiro M,Doménech García N,Paniagua MJ,Vázquez Martul E,González Cuesta M,Ramírez C,Juffé Stein A,Castro Beiras A

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The demand for liver transplantation has increasingly exceeded the supply of cadaver donor organs. Non-heart-beating donors (NHBDs) may be an alternative to increase the cadaver donor pool. The outcome of 20 liver transplants from Maastricht category 2 NHBD was compared with that of 40 liver transplants fr...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Otero A,Gómez-Gutiérrez M,Suárez F,Arnal F,Fernández-García A,Aguirrezabalaga J,García-Buitrón J,Alvarez J,Máñez R

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently observations of rhabdomyolysis in patients treated with tacrolimus have been reported. The authors present a kidney transplant patient who had an epileptic seizures, severe rhabdomyolysis, and acute renal failure. The patient was initially immunosuppressed with tacrolimus and chimeric CD25 monoclonal antibody...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Fontana I,Ginevri F,Basile G,Beatini M,Bertocchi M,Bonifazio L,Saltalamacchia L,Ghinolfi D,Santori G,Valente R,Perfumo F,Valente U

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a generalized consensus has been reached for therapeutic drug monitoring of cyclosporine microemulsion in adult transplant patients, clear guidelines are recently not available for the pediatric population. In this retrospective analysis of pharmacokinetic data obtained from stable, long-term, pediatric kidne...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Ferraresso M,Ghio L,Tirelli S,Pedotti P,Taioli E,Edefonti A,Berardinelli L

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are few reports of combined heart and liver transplantation (CHLT) for familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP). The technique for the operation remains to be defined. Four CHLTs were performed for amyloidogenic transthyretin-related (variant Glu89Gln-ATTR Glu89Gln) cardiomyopathy in our center. Patients 1 and ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Nardo B,Beltempo P,Bertelli R,Montalti R,Vivarelli M,Cescon M,Grazi GL,Salvi F,Magelli C,Grigioni F,Arpesella G,Martinelli G,Cavallari A

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal pig pancreata could represent an ideal tissue resource for donor islets for transplantation trials. Because functional islet beta-cells could derive from precursors situated in the ductal system, and neonatal animals are better suitable than adults for recovering such elements, we have examined whether isolat...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Basta G,Racanicchi L,Mancuso F,Guido L,Macchiarulo G,Luca G,Calabrese G,Brunetti P,Calafiore R

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preemptive pancreas-kidney transplantation is increasingly considered at early stages of nephropathy in type 1 diabetics. A multidisciplinary approach is required, but referral to the nephrologist is often delayed. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the referral pattern of type 1 diabetics to a dedicated nephrology unit ...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Mezza E,Grassi G,Dani F,Rossetti M,Guarena C,Burdese M,Gai M,Motta D,Bermond F,Soragna G,Jeantet A,Segoloni GP,Piccoli GB

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of interventional ultrasound in the treatment of nonvascular complications in liver transplant recipients. METHODS:Between August 1996 and May 2003, we performed 426 OLTs in 394 patients, 287 men (73%) and 107 women (27%), mean age of 50 +/- 9.5 years (range...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Campatelli A,Di Candio G,Morelli L,Coletti L,De Giovanni M,Urbani L,Catalano G,Filipponi F,Mosca F

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marginal liver donor criteria included the following: obesity (weight >100 Kg or BMI >27), age >50 years; macrovesicular steatosis >50%; intensive care unit stay >4 days; prolonged hypotensive episodes of >1 hour, and <60 mm Hg with high inotropic drug use (dopamine, [DPM] > 14 microg/kg per minute); cold ischemia tim...

journal_title：Transplantation proceedings

authors： Tisone G,Manzia TM,Zazza S,De Liguori Carino N,Ciceroni C,De Luca I,Toti L,Casciani CU

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00