abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver transplantation (LT) has been accepted as a standard treatment of pediatric liver diseases that can progress to end-stage liver disease or lead to acute liver failure. However, there is a lack of studies clarifying quality of life (QoL) and the characteristics and the prevalence of common psychiatric d...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Ünay M,Önder A,Gizli Çoban Ö,Atalay A,Sürer Adanir A,Artan R,Özatalay E

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of maternal experiences of caring for their child with a VAD at home as a bridge to transplant. A descriptive, qualitative study was conducted via telephone-recorded guided interviews. Participants were caring for or had a child with a VAD between 4 and 16 y...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： DiFusco LA,Saylor JL,Schell KA

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children who undergo heart transplantation are at risk for long-term neurodevelopmental sequelae secondary to heart disease and its treatment. Detailed neuropsychological profiles in clinical sample status post-pediatric heart transplantation are sparse in the literature, and there is little information regarding pred...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Wolfe KR,Kelly SL,Steinberg E,Pliego J,Everitt MD

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart transplant waitlist mortality remains high in infants <1 year of age and among those with CHD. Currently, the median accepted donor-to-recipient weight percentage is approximately 130% of the recipient's weight. We hypothesized that patients with CHD may accept a larger organ using novel 3D-derived ima...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Shugh SB,Szugye NA,Zafar F,Riggs KW,Villa C,Lorts A,Morales DLS,Moore RA

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BK DNAemia in renal transplant recipients is a significant cause of allograft dysfunction and can lead to graft loss due to BK polyomavirus-associated nephropathy or to graft rejection due to immunosuppression reduction. Currently, the first-line treatment for BK DNAemia is immunosuppression reduction. Second-line tre...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Piburn KH,Al-Akash S

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of the study was to analyze the profile of infections in children with BMF following alloHCT. METHODS:Data of 169 consecutive children with inherited and acquired BMF treated with alloHCT between 2012 and 2017 in Polish pediatric transplant departments were analyzed in registry-based retrospec...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Zaucha-Prażmo A,Zawitkowska J,Lejman M,Kowalczyk JR,Czyżewski K,Dziedzic M,Pieczonka A,Zając-Spychała O,Goździk J,Frączkiewicz J,Salamonowicz M,Gorczyńska E,Kałwak K,Wachowiak J,Styczyński J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined patient-reported sleep quality in a single-center cross-sectional sample of adolescents with solid organ transplants and evaluated associations between sleep quality, psychosocial functioning (ie, depression/anxiety symptoms), and HRQOL. Health disparities associated with minority race/ethnicity an...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Gutierrez-Colina AM,Quast LF,Eaton CK,LaMotte J,Stolz MG,Mee L,George R,Lee J,Reed B,Rich KL,Blount RL

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a shortage of pediatric donor hearts for waitlisted children, and yet nearly 50% of organs offered are not transplanted. Donor quality is often cited as a reason for declining organs offered from donors infected with influenza, presumably due to concern about disease transmission at transplant leading to seve...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Smith CJ,McCulloch MD,Shirley DA,L'Ecuyer TJ

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Depression is common in pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Depression is associated with inferior long-term outcomes. There is a paucity of studies that evaluate depression and possible associated factors in children and adolescents requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT). Cross-sectional study using C...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Rodriguez Cuellar CI,García de la Puente S,Hernández Moraria J,Bojórquez Ochoa A,Filler G,Zaltzman Grishevich S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocarditis represents an important cause for acute heart failure. MYKKE, a prospective multicenter registry of pediatric patients with myocarditis, aims to gain knowledge on courses, diagnostics, and therapy of pediatric myocarditis. The role of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in children with severe heart failu...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Schubert S,Opgen-Rhein B,Boehne M,Weigelt A,Wagner R,Müller G,Rentzsch A,Zu Knyphausen E,Fischer M,Papakostas K,Wiegand G,Ruf B,Hannes T,Reineker K,Kiski D,Khalil M,Steinmetz M,Fischer G,Pickardt T,Klingel K,Messr

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate whether a serial biliary dilation protocol improves outcomes and decreases total biliary drainage time for biliary strictures following pediatric liver transplantation. From 2006 to 2016, 213 orthotopic deceased and living related liver transplants were performed in 199 patients with a median patient age o...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Reis SP,Bruestle K,Brejt S,Tulin-Silver S,Frenkel J,Mobley DG,England RW,Sobolevsky S,Griesemer AD,Sperling D,Schlossberg P,Susman J,Weintraub JL

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of adverse outcomes for pediatric renal transplant patients is highest during the transition from pediatric to adult care. While there have been many studies focus on graft failure and death, loss to follow-up likely plays a large role in patient outcomes. We hypothesize patients are lost to follow-up during ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Hung YC,Williams JE,Bababekov YJ,Rickert CG,Chang DC,Yeh H

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) occurring in association with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in a renal transplant patient with no previous history of FSGS has rarely been reported. We present a case of a 16-year-old renal transplant recipient who developed acute hepatitis, leukopenia, nephrotic syndrome, a...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Wynd E,Stewart A,Burke J

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is related to considerable morbidity and mortality after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Cardiac complications associated with GVHD are uncommon, and coronary artery involvement is even more unusual. We report on a male pediatric patient with chronic GVHD who...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Kim DH,You JJ,Im HJ,Ko JK

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical cannabis is now legal in over half of the United States. As more patients adopt this unconventional therapy, it is inevitable that potential transplant recipients will disclose their cannabis use during transplant evaluation. Transplant teams are tasked with the decision to utilize a pressure resource, often w...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Ryan JE,Noeder M,Burke C,Stubblefield SC,Sulieman S,Miller EG

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in children with heart failure may be of particular benefit to those with accompanying renal failure, as improved renal function is seen in some, but not all recipients. We hypothesized that persistent renal dysfunction at 7 days and/or 1 month after VAD implantat...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Hollander SA,Cantor RS,Sutherland SM,Koehl DA,Pruitt E,McDonald N,Kirklin JK,Ravekes WJ,Ameduri R,Chrisant M,Hoffman TM,Lytrivi ID,Conway J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:RTx of adult-size kidneys presents a size mismatch in small pediatric recipients, and there are potential surgical complications. This study reveals the outcomes of intra- and extraperitoneal RTx in low-weight (less than 15 kg) pediatric recipients. We studied 51 pediatric patients weighing less than 15 kg who receive...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Muramatsu M,Mizutani T,Hamasaki Y,Takahashi Y,Itabashi Y,Kubota M,Hashimoto J,Oguchi H,Sakurabayashi K,Hyodo Y,Shinoda K,Kawamura T,Sakai K,Shishido S

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombosis is a major postoperative complication in pediatric liver transplantation. There is marked heterogeneity in prophylactic antithrombotic therapies used, without established guidelines. This review summarizes current worldwide incidence of thrombotic events and compares antithrombotic therapies in children pos...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Flynn E,Huang JY,Hardikar W,Herd L,Hodgson A,Monagle P

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a limited supply of organs for all those who need them for survival. Thus, careful decisions must be made about who is listed for transplant. Studies show that manifesting genetic disease can impact listing eligibility. What has not yet been studied is the impact genetic risks for future disease have on a pat...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Graf M,Char D,Hanson-Kahn A,Magnus D

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parents of pediatric liver and kidney transplant recipients were surveyed regarding their current education plans (eg, Individualized Education Program, 504), satisfaction with these plans, and interest in educational support from the psychosocial transplant team. Survey results indicate high rates of IEP and 504 plan...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： daCruz K,Cousino MK,Smith T,Bilhartz J,Eder SJ,Fredericks EM

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of unrelated donor HSCT for children with de novo AML in CR1 is controversial. We performed this study to investigate the feasibility of unrelated donor HSCT who initially had intermediate- or high-risk cytogenetics. We retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients with AML who received unrelated HSCT ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Park EG,Yi ES,Choi YB,Sung KW,Koo HH,Yoo KH

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children undergoing liver transplantation are at a significant risk for intraoperative hemorrhage and thrombotic complications, we aim to identify novel risk factors for massive intraoperative blood loss and transfusion in PLT recipients and describe its impact on graft survival and hospital LOS. We reviewed all prima...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Villarreal JA,Yoeli D,Ackah RL,Sigireddi RR,Yoeli JK,Kueht ML,Galvan NTN,Cotton RT,Rana A,O'Mahony CA,Goss JA

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary graft dysfunction following HTx is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the incidence of, risk factors for, and outcomes of children requiring ECMO within 24 hours of HTx. This study utilized a linked PHIS/SRTR database of pediatric HTx recipients (2002-2016). Post-HT...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Godown J,Bearl DW,Thurm C,Hall M,Feingold B,Soslow JH,Mettler BA,Smith AH,Profita EL,Singh TP,Dodd DA

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In areas of the world where human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) is endemic, Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a common SOT-associated cancer. In the United States, where the virus is not prevalent, PTKS is rare, and there is little literature on pediatric PTKS. We present a North American female who underwent deceased donor, left latera...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Ocwieja KE,Vargas SO,Elisofon SA,Shulman DS,Lee CK,Fawaz R,Collins N,Vakili K,Sharma TS

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric solid organ transplant recipients have long-standing malnutrition concerns related to their pretransplant medical status. The targeted nutrition therapy utilized pre-, peri-, and post-transplantation may have the adverse effect of impeding normally developing feeding skills, particularly in very young childr...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Lerret SM,Erato G,Goday PS,Silverman AH

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies of HRQoL after kidney transplant have yielded conflicting results. We sought to assess the impact of kidney transplant on HRQoL. METHODS:We performed a retrospective study using the PedsQL3.0ESRD module during dialysis and at 3 and 12 months following kidney transplant in 56 recipients. For the enti...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Wightman A,Bradford MC,Smith J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children and adolescents with renal disease experience daily social, emotional, and medical challenges. Renal transplantation can help to improve quality of life but requires a lifelong regimen of immunosuppressant medication to maintain health. Adherence to a daily complex regimen can be difficult, particularly for a...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Kraenbring MM,Zelikovsky N,Meyers KEC

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The understanding of the HRQOL issues for parent donors of children who underwent LDLT is lacking. We evaluated the HRQOL of donor and non-donor parents, described their subjective experiences and identified factors associated with lower HRQOL post-donation. METHODS:This is a cross-sectional study of parent do...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Yuen WY,Tan A,Karthik SV,Quak SH,Kow AW,Aw MM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:RTx is currently the best treatment for children with ESRD. This study retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of growth after RTx using the pediatric-to-pediatric allocation strategy and some factors that may affect it. From March 2012 to August 2016, 8 en bloc and 38 single pediatric RTxs were performed at our center ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Liu Z,Zhao WY,Zhang L,Zhu YH,Zeng L

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary hyperoxalurias are rare inborn errors of metabolism with deficiency of hepatic enzymes that lead to excessive urinary oxalate excretion and overproduction of oxalate which is deposited in various organs. Hyperoxaluria results in serious morbid-ity, end stage kidney disease (ESKD), and mortality if left untreat...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Kotb MA,Hamza AF,Abd El Kader H,El Monayeri M,Mosallam DS,Ali N,Basanti CWS,Bazaraa H,Abdelrahman H,Nabhan MM,Abd El Baky H,El Sorogy STM,Kamel IEM,Ismail H,Ramadan Y,Abd El Rahman SM,Soliman NA

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombosis after kidney transplantation may result in catastrophic outcomes, including graft loss. Thrombophilia has been implicated in post-transplant thrombosis; data, however, are inconclusive on the impact of acquired and inherited thrombophilia and resultant thrombosis in renal graft recipients. We aimed to evalu...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Bock ME,Bobrowski AE,Bhat R

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:AML with the RAM immunophenotype is associated with extremely poor prognosis. We report a rare case of monozygotic twins presenting simultaneously at the age of 2 years with RAM AML. Each twin underwent a myeloablative 7/10 unrelated umbilical cord blood transplant. Pretransplant Twin A's bone marrow was negative for ...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Abu-Arja RF,Dargart JL,Bajwa RPS,Kahwash SB,Auletta JJ,Rangarajan HG

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stenosis of the HJ is a common complication of pediatric split LT with high morbidity and possible evolution to secondary biliary cirrhosis and re-transplantation if not treated. Because the endoscopy is generally infeasible in the Roux-en-Y, percutaneous interventional radiology management is usually the safest and m...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Paolantonio G,Pietrobattista A,Parapatt GK,Liccardo D,Natali GL,Candusso M,Spada M,Rollo M,Tomà P

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The hybrid stage 1 palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) was first described in 1993 as a bridge to heart transplant for HLHS. There are limited data on this strategy as primary heart transplantation for HLHS has become less common. METHODS:This is an observational, single-center study compa...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Morray BH,Albers EL,Jones TK,Kemna MS,Permut LC,Law YM

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ADH is a rare and potentially fatal complication following LT. In this study, a systematic review was completed to identify risk factors which may contribute to ADH. METHODS:Transplant databases at three LT programs were reviewed. Four pediatric and zero adult cases were identified. Next, a systematic revie...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Emamaullee JA,Nekrasov V,Gilmour S,Kneteman N,Yanni G,Kohli R,Thomas D,Genyk Y

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABO-ILT have re-emerged as an alternate option for select patients awaiting transplant. However, treatment protocols for children undergoing deceased donor ABO-ILT are not standardized. We implemented a novel IS protocol for children undergoing deceased donor ABO-ILT based on pretransplant IH titers. Children with hig...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Mysore KR,Himes RW,Rana A,Teruya J,Desai MS,Srivaths PR,Zaruca K,Calvert A,Guffey D,Minard CG,Morita E,Hensch L,Losos M,Kostousov V,Hui SR,Orange JS,Goss JA,Nicholas SK

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The aim of the study was to assess efficacy and safety of endoscopic treatment in BS after pediatric LTx. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed data of patients with DDA who developed BS and underwent ERCP. RESULTS:Of 189 transplanted patients with DDA, strictures developed in 30 (16%). In this subgr...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Czubkowski P,Pertkiewicz J,Markiewicz-Kijewska M,Kaliciński P,Rurarz M,Jankowska I,Pawłowska J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CNL is a rare myeloproliferative disorder frequently seen in older adults. A significant proportion of patients show progression to AML. Here, we report the case of a patient with FA who was monitored for leukopenia but who developed leukocytosis during the follow-up and was diagnosed with CNL probably after an acquir...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Uygun V,Daloğlu H,Öztürkmen S,Karasu G,Avcı Z,Yeşilipek A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe portopulmonary hypertension (POPH) is a contraindication for liver transplantation (LT) because of the high risk of postoperative heart failure. The early detection of POPH is important for patients with biliary atresia (BA). Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is known to be correlated with liver fibrosis in patie...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Yoshimaru K,Matsuura T,Takahashi Y,Yanagi Y,Nagata H,Ohga S,Taguchi T

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thymus gland possesses the ability to regrow in children leading to a newly developed anterior mediastinal mass. This condition may represent a rebound phenomenon during recovery from a stressful event such as post-chemotherapy and hence was described as RTH. RTH after LT has not been well documented. We are repor...

journal_title：Pediatric transplantation

authors： Wang TK,Kuo FY,Lee SY,Cheng YF,Elsarawy AM,Lin CC,Lin TL,Chen CL

更新日期：2018-07-24 00:00:00