2013 American Transplant Congress
Curriculum Thoracic Transplantation (CTTX): Training on Heart and Lung Explantation and Implantation
Objective:Survival of organ transplantation depends to a major part on successful organ explantation and implantation, especially in light of the increasing number of marginal donor…2013 American Transplant Congress
Hypothermic Machine Perfusion with Ulinastatin in Pancreas Preservation Improved Islet Yield and Function in Islet Isolation
Maintaining islet viability after pancreas procurement is critical for optimal graft function and survival in islet transplantation. It is recently reported that islet yield and…2013 American Transplant Congress
Urea-Modified Protein Antigens to Simultaneously Assess CMV-Specific CD4 and CD8 T-Cell Responses Using a New CMV-ELISPOT Assay and Flow-Cytometry
CMV-specific T-cell monitoring is currently explored as a valuable tool to identify transplant recipients at risk for viral complications. As both CMV-specific CD4 and CD8…2013 American Transplant Congress
To Pay or Not To Pay for a Kidney – What Do Patients Think?
Introduction:The aim of this study was to review patients' thoughts on financial incentives in kidney transplantation in UK.Methods:A questionnaire was sent to patients on the…2013 American Transplant Congress
Long-Term Outcomes after Liver Transplantation for Wilson Disease: A Single-Center Experience
Background: Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is indicated for patients with acute liver failure (ALF) or decompensated cirrhosis due to Wilson Disease (WD). Goal: To review…2013 American Transplant Congress
Incisional Hernia after Liver Transplantation: Incidence and Risk Factors
Objective. The purpose of this study is to look at a wide variety of variables to characterize the risk factors for incisional hernia after liver…2013 American Transplant Congress
1000 Pediatric Kidney Transplants-A Single Center Experience
Surg, U Mn, Mpls, MN; Ped Nephrol, U Mn, Mpls
Objective: To study outcomes and risk-factors for graft-loss in > 1000 pediatric kidney transplants.Methods: We studied outcomes by immunosuppression era: I) 1963-83 (ATG, Imuran and…2013 American Transplant Congress
Surgical Technique Influences Left Ventricular Assist Device Thrombosis
Purpose: Left ventricular assist devices are effective for bridging patients to cardiac transplantation. Thrombosis of Heartmate-2 (HM2) is a potentially devastating complication. While attention has…2013 American Transplant Congress
C4d Staining Is an Independent Risk Factor of Graft Loss for Renal Allograft Failure in Patients with Acute Antibody-Mediated Rejection
BackgroundC4d positive staining as mandatory in acute antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) is controversial. Predictive prognosis value of C4d positive staining in AMR remains incompletely studied. We…2013 American Transplant Congress
Role of Belatacept (CTLA4-Ig) on B Cells Phenotype in Renal Transplant Recipients
IntroductionPhase III clinical studies have shown that upon Belatacept (CTLA4-Ig) treatment, renal allograft function and anti-HLA immunization are improved compared to anticalcineurin. Here, we analyzed…
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