2018 American Transplant Congress
Diagnosis of Antibody-Mediated Rejection after Kidney Transplantation by Blood Expression of Genes Involved in IFN Signaling
Purpose: Antibody-mediated rejection (ABMR) has been recognized as a major cause of graft loss. Early diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial for salvaging grafts undergoing…2018 American Transplant Congress
C1q-Binding Donor-Specific Anti-HLA Antibodies for Clinical Decision Making in Kidney Recipients with Antibody-Mediated Rejection Receiving Standard of Care Treatment
One of the major issues in the clinical management of kidney recipients with ABMR is the lack of early and reliable markers that surrogate long-term…2018 American Transplant Congress
Biopsy Correlates of DSA in Antibody-Mediated Rejection: C4d vs Microvascular Inflammation Scores
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
Background: The diagnosis of antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) requires the presence of both the histologic features of AMR as well as donor-specific antibodies (DSA). Whether anti-HLA…2018 American Transplant Congress
Magnitude of Pre-Biopsy Decline in Renal Function and Its Association with Allograft Rejection
Introduction: Acute rejection is a significant cause of morbidity, and transplant biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosing rejection. To our knowledge there have been…2018 American Transplant Congress
Non Active Desensitization Protocol: Improving Access to Kidney Transplant for Hyperimmunized Patients
Hyperimmunized patients have a bad access to renal transplantation, despite national priority programs and active desensitization protocols. After having noticed that some HLA antibodies decreased…2018 American Transplant Congress
Impact of Pneumocystis Prophylaxis on Incidence of Treated Urinary Tract Infections Following Kidney Transplantation
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infectious complication after kidney transplantation resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. Sulfamethoxazole[mdash]trimethoprim (SMX-TMP) is commonly used…2018 American Transplant Congress
Cryptococcal Infections in Kidney Transplant Recipients. A Single Center Experience
Cryptococcal infections are infrequent but a cause of morbidity & mortality in transplant (T) recipients. Best treatment and the need for secondary prophylaxis are still…2018 American Transplant Congress
Bariatric Surgery before and after Kidney Transplantation: Long-Term Weight-Loss and Allograft Outcomes
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Obesity, a critical public health issue affecting >25% of kidney transplant (KTX) candidates, is often a barrier to transplantation. Bariatric surgery is an important tool…2018 American Transplant Congress
The Impact of Anticoagulation Therapy Modifications during the Index Hospitalization on Clinical Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Background: The aim of this study was to determine whether changing anticoagulation medications during the index admission for kidney transplant (KT) is significantly associated with…2018 American Transplant Congress
Impact of Balanced Solutions on Acid Base Disorders during and after Kidney Transplantation
Fluid management of peri operative period of kidney transplantation is crucial to drive volemia, acid/base and electrolyte balance, as renal function is usually absent or…
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