2015 American Transplant Congress
Prognostic Relevance of Rejection Episodes Detected Within the First 3 Weeks After Kidney Transplantation
Background:The relevance of cellular rejection events detected in the early phase after kidney transplantation for graft survival and function remains to be elucidated. Especially the…2015 American Transplant Congress
The Negative Impact of Hepatitis C Infection (HCV+) On Orthotopic Liver Transplantation (OLT) for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Background: HCC is commonly associated with viral infections such as HCV & HBV.Aim: To determine whether Hepatitis viral status has impact on survival after OLT…2015 American Transplant Congress
Recurrence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) Alone and TACE in Combination With Other Treatment Modalities
General Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX.
AIM:Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) can help downstage tumors prior to orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT); however, there is a risk of…2015 American Transplant Congress
Medication Adherence in Adolescents With Kidney Transplant and Chronic Kidney Disease: Patient/Caregiver Report Vs. Provider Perception
Background: Medication adherence in adolescent kidney transplant (KT) recipients is poor, with non-adherence (NA) ranging from 5-71%, and NA is associated with poor graft survival.…2015 American Transplant Congress
Early Relapse of Atypical HUS Following ABO Incompatible Living Related Paediatric Renal Re-Transplant Successfully Treated With Eculizumab
Background. The female patient presented at 3 years of age with clinical features suggestive of aHUS confirmed genetically as complement factor I mutation (heterozygous for…2015 American Transplant Congress
Legal Issues in Domino Liver Transplantation in Germany
TTR-amyloidosis (FAP) is caused by TTR variants expressed and secreted by the liver. Therefore, liver transplantation was introduced as therapeutic option to prevent or limit…2015 American Transplant Congress
The Effects of Donor Specific Anti- Human Leukocyte Antigen Antibodies Late After Heart Transplantation
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, CA.
Purpose: The development of anti-HLA antibodies following heart transplantation has been associated with poor outcomes, including lower survival and increased risk for the development of…2015 American Transplant Congress
Survival Benefit of Liver Transplant Among HIV+ Waitlist Candidates
Liver failure is the most common cause of non-AIDS related death among HIV+ patients, primarily due to high prevalence of co-infection with hepatitis C (HCV)…2015 American Transplant Congress
Beneficial Effects of Controlling Peritransplant Inflammation in Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplantation: A Single Center Experience With Large Cohort of Patients
Background: Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is an effective surgical treatment for patients with intractable chronic pancreatitis (CP). We recently reported that significant mass…2015 American Transplant Congress
Kidney and Liver CIT Variations Across OPOs and Their Implications: US Experience Between 2003 and 2011
Introduction: Significant variations in kidney and liver transplant outcomes across OPOs have been reported, but their causes remain largely unknown. This study investigated variations in…
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