Organ Transplantation in Colombia Nino-Murcia, Alejandro; Pinto Ramirez, Jessica L.; Nino-Torres, Laura Nino-Murcia, Alejandro; Pinto Ramirez, Jessica L.; Nino-Torres, Laura Less Transplantation. 102(11):1779-1782, November 2018. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions
Research Highlights Issa, Fadi Issa, Fadi Less Transplantation. 102(11):1782-1783, November 2018. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions
Disrupting the Field of Organ Preservation: Normothermic Preservation in Liver Transplantation Quintini, Cristiano; Liu, Qiang Quintini, Cristiano; Liu, Qiang Less Transplantation. 102(11):1783-1785, November 2018. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions
Herman Waldmann, FRS, FRCP, FMEDSci: Emeritus Professor of Pathology, Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom Waldmann, Hermann Waldmann, Hermann Less Transplantation. 102(11):1785-1786, November 2018. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions
Migrating From Universal to Personalized Prevention: Predicting the Risk of Cytomegalovirus Infection After Organ Transplantation Kotton, Camille Nelson Kotton, Camille Nelson Less Transplantation. 102(11):1787-1788, November 2018. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The use of CMV-specific cell-mediated immunity to predict the risk of infection after the end of prophylaxis in CMV seropositive recipients is now possible. The commentator suggests that this testing in prevention protocols is useful and might be incorporated by programs. Go to Full Text of this Article
Donor Hypothermia and Organ Transplantation Reddy, Kunam S.; Kaplan, Bruce Reddy, Kunam S.; Kaplan, Bruce Less Transplantation. 102(11):1789-1790, November 2018. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A lower core body temperature in the brain-dead donor can be associated with an unfavorable clinical course after heart transplantation, but the results must be viewed with great caution because of several major limitations and promising kidney transplant data of induced hypothermia. Go to Full Text of this Article
UW Versus HTK for Static Preservation in Liver Transplantation: Is There a “Solution Effect” on Outcomes? Rosado, Jesus; Guarrera, James V. Rosado, Jesus; Guarrera, James V. Less Transplantation. 102(11):1791-1792, November 2018. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: CThe authors critically evaluate the contribution from the Eurotransplant registry regarding the relative effectiveness of HTH and UW on clinical outcomes. Go to Full Text of this Article
Engineering Confined and Prevascularized Sites for Islet Transplantation Tomei, Alice A. Tomei, Alice A. Less Transplantation. 102(11):1793-1794, November 2018. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Liver intraportal transplantation of pancreatic islets has limitations. Other alternative anatomical implantations are disappointing due to low vascularization. Islet implantation in subcutaneous, and as described in this issue of Transplantation, hepatic pre-existing vascular bed supply show satisfactory results. The liver is preferable since has better insulin exposure through portal circulation. Future studies using this new implantation site should include the use of allogeneic islets and immunosuppression. Go to Full Text of this Article
The Use of Smartphone for Liver Graft Biopsy Assessment at the Time of Procurement Bath, Natalie M.; Wang, Xiaofei; Bledsoe, Jacob R.; More Bath, Natalie M.; Wang, Xiaofei; Bledsoe, Jacob R.; Thijssen, Maximiliaan; Ahearn, Aaron; Movahedi, Babak; Bozorgzadeh, Adel; Martins, Paulo N. Less Transplantation. 102(11):e459-e460, November 2018. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions
Living Donors: Caring for the Trailblazers of Progress in Transplantation Lau, Ashley; Scully, Rebecca E.; Brännström, Mats; More Lau, Ashley; Scully, Rebecca E.; Brännström, Mats; Tullius, Stefan G. Less Transplantation. 102(11):e461, November 2018. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions
Comparison of Postdonation Kidney Function Between Caucasian Donors and Low-risk APOL1 Genotype Living Kidney Donors of African Ancestry Gaillard, François; Gribouval, Olivier; Courbebaisse, Marie; More Gaillard, François; Gribouval, Olivier; Courbebaisse, Marie; Fournier, Catherine; Antignac, Corinne; Legendre, Christophe; Servais, Aude Less Transplantation. 102(11):e462-e463, November 2018. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions
Submandibular Gland-preserving Technique for Heterotopic Cervical Heart Transplantation in Mice Fukunaga, Naoto; Bissoondath, Ved; Rao, Vivek Fukunaga, Naoto; Bissoondath, Ved; Rao, Vivek Less Transplantation. 102(11):e464-e465, November 2018. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions
A 2018 Reference Guide to the Banff Classification of Renal Allograft Pathology Roufosse, Candice; Simmonds, Naomi; Clahsen-van Groningen, Marian; More Roufosse, Candice; Simmonds, Naomi; Clahsen-van Groningen, Marian; Haas, Mark; Henriksen, Kammi J.; Horsfield, Catherine; Loupy, Alexandre; Mengel, Michael; Perkowska-Ptasinska, Agnieszka; Rabant, Marion; Racusen, Lorraine C.; Solez, Kim; Becker, Jan U. Less Transplantation. 102(11):1795-1814, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The Banff classification is the gold standard in kidney transplantation for both pathologists and clinicians. As this classification is evolving quickly, the authors provide a complete and simple illustrated reference guide to help everyone taking advantage of this growing piece of knowledge. Go to Full Text of this Article
How We Approach Combination Antifungal Therapy for Invasive Aspergillosis and Mucormycosis in Transplant Recipients Haidar, Ghady; Singh, Nina Haidar, Ghady; Singh, Nina Less Transplantation. 102(11):1815-1823, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: This expert overview performs a critical analysis on the use of approved or investigational antifungal agents, either as monotherapy or combined therapy, proposing recommendations and treatment algorithms for the management of invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis in transplant recipients.
Donor-derived Viral Infections in Liver Transplantation Nam, Hannah; Nilles, Kathy M.; Levitsky, Josh; More Nam, Hannah; Nilles, Kathy M.; Levitsky, Josh; Ison, Michael G. Less Transplantation. 102(11):1824-1836, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: The authors of this review provide an update on donor-derived viral infections in liver transplantation, highlighting risk of disease transmission and potential strategies to mitigate this risk or its consequences.
Novel Approaches to Block Complement Böhmig, Georg A.; Wahrmann, Markus; Eskandary, Farsad; More Böhmig, Georg A.; Wahrmann, Markus; Eskandary, Farsad; Rostaing, Lionel Less Transplantation. 102(11):1837-1843, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: The complement system contributes to transplant injury has prompted the development of new therapies to control complement activation. Böhmig et al discus the latest strategies under investigation to control complement activation and antibody-mediated rejection in the clinic.
No Evidence for Cross-reactivity of Virus-specific Antibodies With HLA Alloantigens Heidt, Sebastiaan; Feltkamp, Mariet C.; Karahan, Gonca E; More Heidt, Sebastiaan; Feltkamp, Mariet C.; Karahan, Gonca E; de Brouwer, Caroline S.; Langerak-Langerak, Janneke; Mulder, Arend; Claas, Frans H.J. Less Transplantation. 102(11):1844-1849, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: Fifty-one virus-specific human mAbs specific for HIV, VZV, CMV, and parvovirus had no cross-reactivity against HLA class I and class II, suggesting minimal heterologous immunity for antibodies, in contrast to the well described heterologous immunity for T cell alloreactivity.
Survival and Metabolic Function of Syngeneic Mouse Islet Grafts Transplanted Into the Hepatic Sinus Tract Li, Feng; Jiao, Ao; Li, Xiaohang; More Li, Feng; Jiao, Ao; Li, Xiaohang; Zhang, Chengshuo; Sun, Ning; Zhang, Jialin Less Transplantation. 102(11):1850-1856, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: Islet grafts are transplanted into the liver via a portal vein but this method has several drawbacks. A hepatic sinus-tract (HST) was created by temporarily placing a medically approved cylindrical nylon rod into the hepatic parenchyma of C57BL/6 mice. Syngeneic islets placed in the HST control glycemia as islet grafts under the kidney capsule.
Does Islet Size Really Influence Graft Function After Clinical Islet Transplantation? Hughes, Stephen J.; Bateman, Paul A.; Cross, Sarah E.; More Hughes, Stephen J.; Bateman, Paul A.; Cross, Sarah E.; Brandhorst, Daniel; Brandhorst, Heide; Spiliotis, Ioannis; Ballav, Chitrabhanu; Rosenthal, Miranda; Rutter, Martin K.; Shaw, James; Gough, Stephen; Johnson, Paul R.V. Less Transplantation. 102(11):1857-1863, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: By analyzing the insulin requirements from 25 islet transplantation recipients, Hughes et al determined the strongest association with graft function was islet number while islet size was not related to graft function after adjusting for islet volume or number. Go to Full Text of this Article
Heavy Alcohol Use Among Deceased Donors Does Not Impact Recipient Outcomes After Liver Transplantation Arora, Sumant S.; Chahal, Khushdeep S.; Axley, Page; More Arora, Sumant S.; Chahal, Khushdeep S.; Axley, Page; Eckhoff, Devin E.; Kuo, Yong-Fang; Satapathy, Sanjaya K.; Wiesner, Russell; Singal, Ashwani K. Less Transplantation. 102(11):1864-1869, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: Using the United Network for Organ Sharing database (2002-2014), the authors examine postliver transplantation outcomes in adults comparing deceased donors with heavy drinking (HD) with not heavy drinking donors and conclude that history of HD in deceased donors does not appear to impact graft or patient survival.
The Effect of Histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate Solution and University of Wisconsin Solution: An Analysis of the Eurotransplant Registry de Boer, Jacob D.; Strelniece, Agita; van Rosmalen, Marieke; More de Boer, Jacob D.; Strelniece, Agita; van Rosmalen, Marieke; de Vries, Erwin; Ysebaert, Dirk; Guba, Markus; Braat, Andries Erik; Samuel, Undine Less Transplantation. 102(11):1870-1877, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: The real-world relative effectiveness of UW and HTK remains difficult to discern. When adjusted for regional differences in the Eurotransplant registry, no outcome differences between the two solutions were identified.
The Impact of Deceased Donor Liver Extraction Time on Early Allograft Function in Adult Liver Transplant Recipients Adelmann, Dieter; Roll, Garrett R.; Kothari, Rishi; More Adelmann, Dieter; Roll, Garrett R.; Kothari, Rishi; Syed, Shareef; Burdine, Lyle J.; Tavakol, Mehdi; Niemann, Claus U. Less Transplantation. 102(11):e466-e471, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: A significant effect of extraction time was observed in a series of DCD recoveries. While this might be confounded by difficulties in the donor cause by obesity or previous surgery it reinforces the view that DCD recovery requires rapid and expert surgical technique.
One Hundred Fifteen Cases of Pure Laparoscopic Living Donor Right Hepatectomy at a Single Center Lee, Kwang-Woong; Hong, Suk Kyun; Suh, Kyung-Suk; More Lee, Kwang-Woong; Hong, Suk Kyun; Suh, Kyung-Suk; Kim, Hyo-Sin; Ahn, Sung-Woo; Yoon, Kyung Chul; Lee, Jeong-Moo; Cho, Jae-Hyung; Kim, Hyeyoung; Yi, Nam-Joon Less Transplantation. 102(11):1878-1884, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: The authors present the largest series of fully laparoscopic living donor liver procurements to date. We are reaching a turning point beyond which this very difficult procedure may be accepted as the preferred approach over time.
OPTN Vascularized Composite Allograft Waiting List: Current Status and Trends in the United States Wainright, Jennifer L.; Wholley, Christopher L.; Cherikh, Wida S.; More Wainright, Jennifer L.; Wholley, Christopher L.; Cherikh, Wida S.; Musick, Jennifer M.; Klassen, David K. Less Transplantation. 102(11):1885-1890, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: This study examines temporal changes on the waiting list and types of vascularized composite allograft transplant using data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network highlighting rapid developments and opening opportunities for further investigation.
Impact of Donor Core Body Temperature on Graft Survival After Heart Transplantation Schnuelle, Peter; Benck, Urs; Krämer, Bernhard K.; More Schnuelle, Peter; Benck, Urs; Krämer, Bernhard K.; Yard, Benito A.; Zuckermann, Andreas; Wagner, Florian; Szabo, Gabor; Borggrefe, Martin; Karck, Matthias; Gummert, Jan Less Transplantation. 102(11):1891-1900, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: Cohort study investigating 3-year heart allograft survival according to spontaneous core body temperature (CBT) assesses on the day of organ procurement and a lower CBT in the brain-dead donor before procurement may associate with an unfavorable clinical course after heart transplantation.
Incidence, Risk Factors and Outcomes of Early Acute Kidney Injury After Heart Transplantation: An 18-year Experience García-Gigorro, Renata; Renes-Carreño, Emilio; Corres Peiretti, María Angélica; More García-Gigorro, Renata; Renes-Carreño, Emilio; Corres Peiretti, María Angélica; Arribas López, Primitivo; Perez Vela, Jose Luis; Gutierrez Rodríguez, Julián; Delgado, Juan Francisco; Cortina Romero, Jose María; Montejo González, Juan Carlos Less Transplantation. 102(11):1901-1908, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: The onset of acute kidney injury (AKI) after heart transplantation is mainly associated with postoperative complications, such as cardiac tamponade, acute right ventricular failure, and major bleeding and only severe AKI stage predicts worse short-term outcome.
Outcomes After Cardiac Transplant for Wild Type Transthyretin Amyloidosis Rosenbaum, Andrew N.; AbouEzzeddine, Omar F.; Grogan, Martha; More Rosenbaum, Andrew N.; AbouEzzeddine, Omar F.; Grogan, Martha; Dispenzieri, Angela; Kushwaha, Sudhir; Clavell, Alfredo; Daly, Richard C.; Edwards, Brooks S. Less Transplantation. 102(11):1909-1913, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: This is the first report of a series of wild type transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRwt) patients receiving cardiac transplant in which excellent outcomes are demonstrated and systemic manifestations of ATTRwt may develop posttransplantation although cardiac death is averted.
Immunosuppression Is Associated With Clinical Features and Relapse Risk of B Cell Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder: A Retrospective Analysis Based on the Prospective, International, Multicenter PTLD-1 Trials Zimmermann, Heiner; Babel, Nina; Dierickx, Daan; More Zimmermann, Heiner; Babel, Nina; Dierickx, Daan; Morschhauser, Franck; Mollee, Peter; Zaucha, Jan M.; Dreyling, Martin H.; Dührsen, Ulrich; Reinke, Petra; Verhoef, Gregor; Subklewe, Marion; Hüttmann, Andreas; Tousseyn, Thomas; Bachy, Emmanuel; Hauser, Ingeborg A.; Tarella, Corrado; Van Den Neste, Eric; Gheysens, Olivier; Anagnostopoulos, Ioannis; Leblond, Veronique; Riess, Hanno; Choquet, Sylvain; Trappe, Ralf U. Less Transplantation. 102(11):1914-1923, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: In this retrospective analysis the prospective PTLD-1 trials, the authors find a correlation between the risk of PTLD recurrence after treatment and both age at diagnosis and corticosteroids immunosuppression while the use of antimetabolites and CNIs is not which is an important statement to be prospectively validated.
Long-term Outcomes of Kidney Transplantation in Fabry Disease Ersözlü, Sara; Desnick, Robert J.; Huynh-Do, Uyen; More Ersözlü, Sara; Desnick, Robert J.; Huynh-Do, Uyen; Canaan-Kühl, Sima; Barbey, Frédéric; Genitsch, Vera; Mueller, Thomas F.; Cheetham, Marcus; Flammer, Andreas J.; Schaub, Stefan; Nowak, Albina Less Transplantation. 102(11):1924-1933, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: This retrospective cohort study suggests that patients with chronic kidney disease due to Fabry disease who receive a kidney transplant and enzyme replacement therapy show long-term patient and graft survival that are at least comparable to matched controls.
Outcomes of Pediatric ABO-incompatible Living Kidney Transplantations From 2002 to 2015: An Analysis of the Japanese Kidney Transplant Registry Hattori, Motoshi; Mieno, Makiko; Shishido, Seiichiro; More Hattori, Motoshi; Mieno, Makiko; Shishido, Seiichiro; Aikawa, Atsushi; Ushigome, Hidetaka; Ohshima, Shinichi; Takahashi, Kota; Hasegawa, Akira; on behalf of the Japan Society for Transplantation and Japanese Society for Clinical Renal Transplantation Less Transplantation. 102(11):1934-1942, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: This Japanese Kidney Transplant Registry analysis shows no significant differences in patient or graft outcomes comparing ABO incompatible and compatible pediatric kidney transplant recipients.
Detection of Complement-binding Donor-specific Antibodies, Not IgG-antibody Strength Nor C4d Status, at Antibody-mediated Rejection Diagnosis Is an Independent Predictor of Kidney Graft Failure Malheiro, Jorge; Santos, Sofia; Tafulo, Sandra; More Malheiro, Jorge; Santos, Sofia; Tafulo, Sandra; Dias, Leonídio; Martins, La Salete; Fonseca, Isabel; Almeida, Manuela; Pedroso, Sofia; Beirão, Idalina; Castro-Henriques, António; Cabrita, António Less Transplantation. 102(11):1943-1954, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: This single center retrospective cross-sectional cohort study suggests that detection of C1q binding donor-specific antibodies (DSA) and de novo DSA at the time of antibody-mediated rejection are associated with reduced graft survival.
CMV-specific Cell-mediated Immunity at 3-month Prophylaxis Withdrawal Discriminates D+/R+ Kidney Transplants at Risk of Late-onset CMV Infection Regardless the Type of Induction Therapy Jarque, Marta; Melilli, Edoardo; Crespo, Elena; More Jarque, Marta; Melilli, Edoardo; Crespo, Elena; Manonelles, Anna; Montero, Nuria; Torras, Joan; Cruzado, Josep M.; Luque, Sergi; Gil-Vernet, Salvador; Grinyó, Josep M.; Bestard, Oriol Less Transplantation. 102(11):e472-e480, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-specific cell-mediated immunity to predict late onset CMV after 3 months of prophylaxis maybe useful in those who receive anti-IL2RA but not rATG induction because the inhibition is more profound with rATG decreasing discriminatory power.
A Novel Technique in the Treatment of Lymphoceles After Renal Transplantation: C-Arm Cone Beam CT-Guided Percutaneous Embolization of Lymphatic Leakage After Lymphangiography Yildirim, Ismail Okan; Piskin, Turgut; Duman, Enes; More Yildirim, Ismail Okan; Piskin, Turgut; Duman, Enes; Firat, Ali; Dogan, Murat; Taskapan, Hülya; Sahin, Idris; Sarac, Kaya Less Transplantation. 102(11):1955-1960, November 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: Lymphangiography and C-arm cone-beam computed tomography guided percutaneous embolization procedures may be an effective treatment method for patients with lymphocele refractory to treatment.
Renal Revival: The Hidden Benefit of Antirejection Medications Koratala, Abhilash; Kazory, Amir Koratala, Abhilash; Kazory, Amir Less Transplantation. 102(11):e481-e482, November 2018. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions
