2015 American Transplant Congress
Allograft Enterectomy as a Life-Saving Procedure and Salvage for Retransplantation
Transplant Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Background: Allgraftectomy after solid organ transplantation is usually performed as a palliative therapy. After isolated intestinal transplantation (IIT), allograft enterectomy is sometimes necessary as a…2015 American Transplant Congress
Tacrolimus Trough Concentrations Increase in Intestinal Transplant Recipients During Episodes of Acute Cellular Rejection
Introduction: Acute cellular rejection (ACR) in small bowel transplant recipients is expected to increase intestinal permeability and to reduce intestinal CYP3A/p-glycoprotein activity. These changes may…2015 American Transplant Congress
The Use of Inhaled Tobramycin in Pediatric Transplant Patients Without Cystic Fibrosis
Purpose:To evaluate dosing strategies used and systemic levels achieved of inhaled tobramycin in pediatric patients without cystic fibrosis (CF)Methods:A retrospective single-center chart review was performed…2015 American Transplant Congress
Immunodeficiency Assessment in Pediatric Intestinal Failure Patients
Intestinal failure (IF) is a clinical condition for which intestinal transplantation may be indicated. Patients without enteral autonomy have an increased risk of malnutrition which…2015 American Transplant Congress
Severe Refractory Skin Eruption Treated With Plasmapheresis in a Multivisceral Transplant Patient
3 year old African American male who underwent a multivisceral transplant due to gastroschisis. Crossmatch for T and B cells, PRA, DSA were negative. Induction…2015 American Transplant Congress
Treatment of Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy in an Intestinal Transplant Patient After Acute Cellular Rejection
Department of Pharmaceutical and Nutrition Care, Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, NE.
Background:Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy involves abnormal proliferation of bone at distal extremities. It involves clubbing, periostitis of tubular bones and synovial effusions. Some causes of secondary hypertrophic…2015 American Transplant Congress
ILC1 and ILC3 Are the Predominant Intra-Epithelial Lymphoid Populations in Human Small Bowel Grafts
We have shown that differently from native small bowels, NK-like cells (CD45+CD103+CD3-) are the predominant intra-epithelial lymphocytes (IEL) in small bowel grafts (SBG) from 4th…2015 American Transplant Congress
The Effect of Compatibility of ABO Blood Type Antigens on Graft Survival of Intestinal Transplants
Due to the introduction of new immunosuppressive agents and development of pre- and post-transplant patient management, ABO blood group incompatibility is no longer considered an…2015 American Transplant Congress
Prevalence and Clinical Outcomes Associated With Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcal Colonization Or Infection After Small Intestinal Transplantation
BACKGROUND: Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal (VRE) infections cause significant morbidity and mortality amongst SOT recipients. However, little is known about the relevance of VRE in small intestinal…2015 American Transplant Congress
Arteriovenous Fistulas/Grafts for Patients With Intestinal Failure: Innovation or Insanity?
Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom.
Introduction: Vascular access is the lifeline for chronic intestinal failure patients who are dependent on parenteral nutrition. The traditional use of long term tunnelled central…