2017 American Transplant Congress
Outcomes for Plasma Cell Rich Rejection in Pediatric Kidney Transplant Patients.
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
Introduction and Objective:Plasma cell rich rejection (PCR) has historically been associated with poor outcomes, but there has been minimal data published to date on pediatric…2017 American Transplant Congress
Benefit of Anti-Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin(HBIG) Monotherapy Compared to HBIG Combined with Entecavir in Long Term Renal Function.
Background: To reduce the HBV reinfection after liver transplantation, anti-hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) alone or combination with antiviral nucleotide analogues are usually used regimen. However,…2017 American Transplant Congress
Liver Transplant Recipients Undergoing Non-Transplant Surgeries and Everolimus Use as Primary Immunosuppressant- Busting the Myth of Wound Infection Due to mTOR Inhibitors.
Organ Transplantation, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
Background:Safety of everolimus(EVR)when used at an early stage after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) was proven by many centers including ours. However, the opponents of…2017 American Transplant Congress
Spousal Transmission of Hepatitis B from a Hepatitis B Core Antibody Positive Liver Transplant Recipient – A Case Report.
University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
IntroductionGiven the shortage of donor organs, hepatitis B core antibody positive (HBcAb+) donors have been utilized to increase access to transplantation. It is well established…2017 American Transplant Congress
Predictors of Renal Function Compensation in Live Donor Nephrectomy.
Introduction: Renal transplantation is the preferred option for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). It provides better quality of life and lower mortality rates…2017 American Transplant Congress
Predictive Value of Renal Poly (ADP-Ribose) Polymerase (PARP) Expression Both in Inflammation and Interstitial Fibrosis Processes in Recipients with Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
The activation of PARP is well considered to play an augmenting role in inflammation. However, its role in the development of fibrosis is not well…
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