Isolated Acute Appendicitis Caused by Aspergillus in a Patient Who Underwent Lung Transplantation: A Case Report
We present a case of primary Aspergillus appendicitis diagnosed by histologic examination in a patient who underwent lung transplantation. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: H.S. Kim, H.J. Yeo, D.H. Shin, W.H. Cho, D. Kim Source Type: research
Toll-like receptor 4 single nucleotide polymorphisms and heart transplant rejection
Transplant rejection is one of the major problems after heart transplantation (HTx). The aim of the study was to find possible linkage between chosen single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4) and heart transplant rejection. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Edyta Prokop, Pawe ł P. Jagodziński, Hanna Wachowiak-Baszyńska, Stefan Grajek Source Type: research
The significance of screening tests and the incidence of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase producing Gram-negative bacilli in surgery and transplantation wards of a Warsaw medical center in the period from April 2014 to May 2017
The first New-Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase (NDM)-producing bacteria were isolated in 2008 in the world, and in 2011 in Poland. Due to the high clonal diversity (17 types) of their blaNDM gene, encoded on (Tn125-like) mobile genetic elements, these strains usually exhibit resistance to nearly all available antibiotics, which is particularly dangerous for organ transplant recipients. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Ksenia Szymanek-Majchrzak, Andrzej Mlynarczyk, Robert Kuthan, Anna Sawicka-Grzelak, Krzysztof Majchrzak, Dariusz Kawecki, Maciej Kosieradzki, Magdalena Durlik, Dominika Deborska-Materkowska, Leszek Paczek, Grazyna Mlynarczyk Source Type: research
Frequency of pathological changes in the oral cavity in patients subjected to long-term pharmacological immunosuppressive therapy after kidney, liver and haematopoietic cells transplantation
Patients subjected to long-term immunosuppressive therapy after organ and cells transplantation are more susceptible than healthy people to the development of the pathological changes in the oral cavity, including precancerous lesions, oral cancers, lesions following viral infections (HSV, EBV, CMV), fungal infections mainly caused by Candida albicans, drug-induced gingival overgrowth, stomatitis, and tongue disorders. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Martyna Osiak, Dorota Szubi ńska-Lelonkiewicz, Piotr Wychowański, Ewa Karakulska-Prystupiuk, Wiesław Jędrzejczak, Andrzej Wojtowicz, Piotr Fiedor Source Type: research
Twenty-four-hour Arterial Stiffness Monitoring in Kidney Transplant Recipients in the Early Postoperative Period
Laboratory tests and anthropometric assessments are essential in determining the risk for cardiovascular disease in patients after kidney transplantation (KTx). Patients with hypertension and elevated pulse wave velocity (PWV) are at a higher risk of cardiovascular mortality. The purpose of the study was to determine the role of blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and selected laboratory and anthropometric parameters in estimating the risk of cardiovascular disease in KTx patients. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Agnieszka Pacek, Łukasz Czyżewski, Monika Saran, Janusz Wyzgał, Łukasz Szarpak Source Type: research
Inverse Association of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic Peptide Level with Metabolic Syndrome in Kidney Transplantation Patients
Low levels of natriuretic peptide may activate the renin –angiotensin–aldosterone system, which may contribute to the development of obesity. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and serum N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentration in kidney transplant recipients. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Kuan-Min Lee, Ming-Che Lee, Chung-Jen Lee, Yen-Cheng Chen, Bang-Gee Hsu Source Type: research
Donor Outcomes after Liver Donation in Adult to Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantion
This study aims to investigate post-donation outcomes of adult living donor liver transplantation (ALDLT) donors and remnant liver regeneration in different graft types. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Hsien-Wen Hsu, Leo Leung-Chit Tsang, Hsin-You Ou, Tung-Liang Huang, Tai-Yi Chen, Chun-Yen Yu, Wei-Xiong Lim, Yu-Shun Tong, Chao-Long Chen, Yu-Fan Cheng Source Type: research
The correlation between CVP and SVV and intraoperative minimal blood loss in living donor hepatectomy
Blood loss in liver surgery is found to be correlated with central venous pressure (CVP). The aim of the current retrospective study is to find out the cut of value of CVP and stroke volume variation (SVV), which may increase the risk of having intraoperative blood loss more than 100 ml during living liver donor hepatectomy. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tsung-Hsiao Shih, Yu-Huan Tsou, Chia-Jung Huang, Chao-Long Chen, Kwok-Wai Cheng, Shao-Chun Wu, Sheng-Chun Yang, Sin-Ei Juang, Chiu-En Huang, Ying-En Lee, Bruno Jawan, Chih-Hsien Wang, Kow-Aung Chang Source Type: research
Development of Individualized Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells from Fibroblasts of Keloid Lesions in Patients ’
Presently, interesting research related research to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) is emerging. However, development of new therapies and techniques for treatment of refractory diseases is still required in dermatology. We are exploring novel methods to provide stem cell therapy and elucidate research mechanisms underlying troublesome diseases, by reprogramming iPSCs from the fibroblasts of keloid lesions from patients, in vitro. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Yi-Xuan Zhang, Li-Ping Liu, Mi Li, Jian-Ling Huang, Hui Xu, Xiao-Dong Chen, Wen-Yan Zhu, Yun-Peng Cai, Ning-Ning Guo, Zhi-Qiang Chen, Yun-Wen Zheng, Yu-Mei Li Source Type: research
The Effect of Donor Age on Graft Function and Pathological Findings in Living Donor Transplantation
The frequency of renal transplants from elderly living donors has increased because of a shortage of donors. However, the results of renal transplantation using aged kidney grafts have yet to be determined conclusively. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Sho Sekito, Kohei Nishikawa, Satoru Masui, Yoshihiro Hasegawa, Hideki Kanda, Kiminobu Arima, Yoshiki Sugimura Source Type: research
Efficacy of Ultra-Low dose Valganciclovir Chemoprophylaxis for Cytomegalovirus infection in ABO Incompatible Kidney Transplantation Recipients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection can increase morbidity and mortality in kidney transplant(KTP) patients. Chemoprophylaxis with valganciclovir (VGCV) is recommended for ABO incompatible(ABOi) KTP as it significantly reducesCMV disease and infection. The recommended dose of VGCV for prevention of CMV in a KTP recipient is 900 mg once daily and the treatment duration is 6 months. However, it is expensive due to which sufficient amounts might not be administered. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Jin Ho Lee, Seun Deuk Hwang, Joon Ho Song, Jeong Ho Kim, Hee Yeoun Kim, Dong Yeol Lee, Joon Seok Oh, Yong Hun Sin, Joong Kyung Kim Source Type: research
Multivariate analysis of the factors affecting attitude toward organ donation among the Ecuadorian population resident in Spain
Immigrants from Ecuador represent the largest group of Latin Americans in Spain and are, therefore, a subgroup of interest to understand their attitudes and influences in respect to organ donation and transplantation. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Antonio R íos, Ana I. López-Navas, Alvaro Sánchez, Juan Flores-Medina, Marco Antonio Ayala, Gregorio Garrido, María José Sebastián, Laura Martínez-Alarcón, Guillermo Ramis, Antonio M. Hernández, Pablo Ramírez, Pascual Parrilla Source Type: research
Psychosocial factors affecting attitude toward organ donation in Santiago of Cuba
Awareness about organ donation among population is fundamental. So it is important to determine the factors that influence attitudes toward organ donation of the general population in order to carry out cost-effective campaigns. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Antonio R íos, Ana I. López-Navas, Juan Flores-Medina, Álvaro Sánchez, Marco A. Ayala, Gregorio Garrido, Laura Martínez-Alarcón, Guillermo Ramis, Antonio M. Hernández, Pablo Ramírez, Pascual Parrilla Source Type: research
Quality Of Life And Group Psychological Intervention In Cirrhotic Patients On Liver Transplant Waiting List
The patients on liver transplant (LT) waiting list usually present with deterioration in their quality of life. Previous studies on psychological intervention have shown how the quality of life can be improved. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Beatriz Febrero, Pablo Ram írez, Laura Martínez-Alarcón, Cristina Abete, Montse Galera, Antonio Ríos, Ricardo Robles-Martínez, Paula M. Pino R, Javier Almela, Guillermo Ramis, José Antonio Pons, Pascual Parrilla Source Type: research
Vacuum Sealing Drainage Therapy for Refractory Infectious Wound on 16 Renal Transplant Recipients
Refractory infectious wound on renal transplantation (RT) recipients significantly prolongs hospital stay, increases medical costs and threatens the survival of allograft. Vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) therapy is a new technique for managing wound based on the principle of application of controlled negative pressure. The aim of this study was to summarize the efficacy and safety of VSD therapy in the management of refractory infectious wound following RT. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 11, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Xutao Chen, Longshan Liu, Weijian Nie, Ronghai Deng, Jun Li, Qian Fu, Jiguang Fei, Changxi Wang Source Type: research
