Am J Transplant, Volume 22, Suppl 3 Archives - Page 23 of 190 - ATC Abstracts

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Wide Spectrum of Molecular Injury Highlights Heterogeneity of Banff Tubulitis and Interstitial Inflammation Lesions
M. J. Ellis¹, T. Maw², E. Huang³, E. Stites⁴, F. Shihab⁵, D. C. Brennan⁶, G. Shekhtman⁷, N. Agrawal⁷, J. Zeng⁷, S. Kung⁸
¹Duke University, Durham, NC, ²University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, ³Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, ⁴University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, ⁵University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, ⁶Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, ⁷CareDx, Brisbane, CA, ⁸University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
*Purpose: The pathological definition and clinical significance of borderline T cell-mediated rejection (BL-TCMR) remains an area of active debate, leading to inconsistencies in therapeutic strategy.…
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Correlation of Donor-Derived Cell-Free DNA with Histology and Molecular Diagnoses of T-cell Mediated Rejection in Kidney Transplant Biopsies
D. Kumar¹, I. Moinuddin¹, L. Kamal¹, M. Shinbashi¹, N. Raju¹, R. Minniti¹, F. Moran¹, P. Halloran², G. Gupta¹
¹Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, ²University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
*Purpose: We have reported the correlation of donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) with histologic and molecular diagnosis (MMDx) of kidney transplant biopsies (Gupta et al, Transplantation…
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Conversion from Immediate to Extended-Release Tacrolimus (LCP-Tac) Six Months After Renal Transplantation Optimizes Safety and Efficacy
S. P. Patel, F. Bartlett, T. Sprague, J. Newman, E. Andrade, N. Rao, N. Patel, D. Dubay, V. Rohan, M. Casey, D. Taber
MUSC Health, Charleston, SC
*Purpose: LCP-Tac is a once daily formulation of tacrolimus indicated for prevention of rejection in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) that may have less variability and…
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Medical Necessity Kidney Donation in the Treatment Algorithm for Nutcracker Syndrome: Transforming Pain to Altruism
N. Baker, J. Campsen, L. Aviles-Ovalle, M. Molnar, A. Jones, G. Rofaiel, R. Kim, T. Baker
Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
*Purpose: Patients with nutcracker syndrome (NCS) are often presented with multiple treatment pathways, including interventional and surgical options. In those who elect native nephrectomy, consideration…
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Identifying Health System-Level Barriers to Living Donor Kidney Transplantation: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Health Professionals
S. Sandal¹, I. Schiller¹, N. Dendukuri¹, J. Robert¹, K. Katergi¹, A. Alam¹, M. Cantarovich¹, J. F. Fiore Jr¹, C. Weber¹, M. Fortin²
¹McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, ²University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
*Purpose: There is growing recognition that efforts to increase living donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) should focus on health system-level inefficiencies. While previous studies focused on…
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Cold Pulsatile Perfusion of Donor Kidneys Varies Significantly by Procuring Organ Procurement Organization Indicating Both Over and Underutilization of This Preservation Method
D. S. Keith, E. Lessmann
Kidney Transplant, Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, FL
*Purpose: To assess the usage and variability cold pulsatile perfusion preservation in the United States based on procuring organ procurement organization (OPO).*Methods: All donors procured…
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Faster B Cell Rebound is Observed Following Xenotransplantation Compared to Allotransplantation in a Highly Sensitized Nonhuman Primate Kidney Transplantation Model
I. DeLaura, M. Manook, D. Olaso, J. Yoon, R. Baldi, S. Knechtle, J. Kwun
Surgery, Duke Transplant Center, Durham, NC
*Purpose: Xenotransplantation outcomes have been greatly improved due to the advent of genetically engineered pigs and agents targeting the CD40-CD40L signaling pathway. However, studies have…
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Utilization of a Pharmacy Technician to Improve Immunization Rates for Pediatric Heart and Kidney Transplant Recipients
A. Brewer¹, E. Benefield¹, S. Boehme¹, B. Jensen¹, K. Molina², C. Peterson², C. Heyrend¹
¹Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, ²University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
*Purpose: Transplant recipients are at increased risk of infectious complications from vaccine-preventable diseases. This study aimed to evaluate using a pharmacy technician to provide routine…
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Distinct Phenotypes of Kidney Transplant Recipients with Delayed Graft Function Identified Through Machine Learning Consensus Clustering
C. Jadlowiec¹, C. Thongprayoon², N. Leeaphorn³, W. Kaewput⁴, P. Pattharanitima⁵, M. Cooper⁶, W. Cheungpasitporn²
¹Division of Transplant Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, ²Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN, ³Renal Transplant Program, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine/Saint Luke's Health System, Kansas City, MO, ⁴Department of Military and Community Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand, ⁵Department of Internal Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand, ⁶Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
*Purpose: The significance of delayed graft function (DGF) and its impact on kidney transplant (KT) outcomes remains debated. We aimed to assess outcomes for KT…
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Does Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Impact Risk Assessment for Potential Kidney Transplant Patients?
J. Patel¹, S. Hussain², D. Mills¹, A. Edobor³, E. Walters³, J. Williams³, Y. Kyeso², J. F. Fung³, R. Barth³, D. Rubin⁴, M. Huisingh-Scheetz², M. Martinchek⁵, M. L. Madariaga³
¹Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, ²Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, ³Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, ⁴Anesthesia, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, ⁵Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
*Purpose: The clinical impact of the components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) on kidney transplant decision making in older adults has not been investigated.*Methods:…