Am J Transplant, Volume 21, Suppl 3 Archives - Page 30 of 139 - ATC Abstracts

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Outcomes in Standard vs. Extended Use of Thymoglobulin as Induction Therapy in Kidney Transplant Recipients
N. M. Sifontis¹, A. Coleman¹, D. Tang¹, K. Lau², S. Karhadkar², A. DiCarlo², A. Diamond²
¹Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA, ²Temple University Health System, Philadelphia, PA
*Purpose: Thymoglobulin induction along with modern maintenance immunosuppression has been found to have a significant reduction in acute rejection in kidney transplantation. The recommended duration…
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Obesity Impacts Acute Rejection but Not Allograft Function Improvement in the Setting of Belatacept Conversion
D. Pierce, J. Benken, P. West-Thielke, I. Tzvetanov, E. Benedetti, A. Lichvar
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
*Purpose: There is limited data regarding belatacept conversion in obese patients as an alternative to calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) immunosuppression. Pharmacokinetic (PK) data suggests increasing clearance…
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Graft Volume Changed in the First Year After Living Donor Kidney Transplantation
M. Abou Zeinab, M. Eltemamy, Y. Lin, K. Sasaki, V. Krishnamurthi, Z. Zaky, A. Wee, J. Kaouk
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
*Purpose: Pre-donation total kidney volume was shown to correlate with graft outcomes and long-term graft survival. However, only a few studies have studied the changes…
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Clinical Outcomes of Living Kidney Transplantation from Elderly Spousal Donors
Y. Miyauchi, T. Noda, N. Miura, T. Kikugawa, T. Saika
Ehime University, Toon, Japan
*Purpose: In Japan, the spousal kidney transplantation accounts for approximately 40% out of whole living kidney transplantation. In addition, about half of whole living donors…
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Kidney Transplantation from Marginal Donors: An Increased Risk of Urinary Complication. Study from 10279 Patients
B. Mesnard¹, M. Leroy², J. Hunter³, D. Kervella¹, M. Timsit⁴, L. Badet⁵, P. Glemain¹, E. Morelon⁵, F. Buron⁵, M. Le Quintrec-Donnette⁶, V. Pernin⁶, M. Ladriere⁷, S. Girerd⁷, C. Legendre⁴, A. Sicard⁸, L. Albano⁸, S. De Vergie¹, C. Kerleau¹, T. Prudhomme⁹, J. Rigaud¹, D. Cantarovich¹, G. Blanchot¹, G. Karam¹, M. Giral¹, S. Ville¹, J. Branchereau¹
¹Department of Urology, Chu Nantes, Nantes Université, ITUN, Nantes, France, Nantes, France, ²Department of Urology, Chu Nantes, Nantes Université, France, Nantes, France, ³Department of Urology, Nuffield Department of Surgical Science ,Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom, ⁴Service de transplantation rénale, Hôpital Necker AP-HP, Paris, France, ⁵Service de transplantation, néphrologie et immunologie clinique, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Hospices de Lyon, Lyon, France, ⁶Service de néphrologie-soins intensifs-dialyse et transplantation, Hôpital Lapeyronie, Montpellier, France, ⁷Service de transplantation rénale, CHU Brabois, Nancy, France, ⁸Service de néphrologie, Hôpital Pasteur, Nice, France, ⁹Service urologie, andrologie et transplantation rénale, Hôpital Rangeuil, CHU de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
*Purpose: Due to the increasing need of kidneys suitable for transplantation, we have expanded the donor population to include marginal donors (Extended criteria donor, controlled…
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Impact of Once-Daily Extended-Release Tacrolimus Intrapatient Variability in Stable Adolescent and Young Adult Renal Transplant Recipients – 3 Year Results
M. M. Chandran¹, E. Blanchette¹, J. Goebel², M. Bock¹
¹Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver, CO, ²Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
*Purpose: Successful renal transplantation requires complex medication regimens that rely heavily on strict adherence to be effective. Variability in immunosuppression exposure, specifically tacrolimus, is associated…
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En Bloc Kidney Transplantation from Pediatrics Weighing Less Than 5 Kg: Single Center Analysis of 31 Cases
Z. Wang¹, X. Zeng², Q. Xia², J. Peng², H. Xiao², J. Liu², H. Li²
¹Urology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Union Hospital, Wuhan, China, ²Urology, Union Hospital, Wuhan, China
*Purpose: Very low bodyweight pediatrics are rarely chosen as donors because of potential higher risk for complications such as early allograft thrombosis, and possible latter…
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Comparing Bortezomib Protocol versus IVIG/Rituximab in the Treatment of Antibody Mediated Rejection (AMR) in Kidney Transplantation
V. M. Lowery¹, A. Centeno¹, T. Harrison¹, P. Cabrera¹, A. Mattiazzi²
¹Pharmacy, Jackson Memorial Hospital/Miami Transplant Institute, Miami, FL, ²Nephrology & Hypertension, Miami Transplant Institute, Jackson Memorial Hospital/Miami Transplant Institute, Miami, FL
*Purpose: To compare outcomes of historical treatment of AMR [PLEX + IVIG + Rituximab] with addition of bortezomib, along with characterizing safety parameters aimed at…
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De Novo Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) in Kidney Transplant Recipients from the Same Donor: Possible Role of Two Genetic Hits
C. Crane¹, J. Sherbotie², S. Anand³
¹University of California at San Diego, San Diego, CA, ²University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, ³Nephrology Associates of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
*Purpose: Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is an uncommon and potentially serious complication of kidney transplantation. Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a type of TMA most…
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Intermediate Outcomes Following Early Inflammatory Changes on Surveillance Biopsies
I. Melgarejo¹, V. Viswanathan², A. Sharma¹, P. Sood¹, C. Puttarajappa¹, N. Shah¹, M. Molinari¹, A. Tevar¹, C. Wu¹, S. Hariharan¹, R. Mehta¹
¹Starzl Transplant Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, ²Department of Renal-electrolyte, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
*Purpose: The implications on early inflammatory changes on surveillance biopsies on intermediate and long-term outcomes is unclear.*Methods: Of the 1000 kidney transplant (live donor and…