2017 American Transplant Congress
Prognostic Tools to Choose Candidates for Successful Desensitization.
1Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; 2Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD
Antibodies to donor HLA antigens are a barrier to solid organ transplantation. Strategies to desensitize patients have improved, but the ability to predict response to…2017 American Transplant Congress
Successful Launch of an ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation Program to Overcome the Shortage of Compatible Living Donors: Experience at a Single Center.
Introduction:ABO-incompatible (ABOi) kidney transplantation (KT) is being increasingly performed to overcome donor shortages. However, debate persists regarding the post-transplant outcomes of ABOi KT versus that…2017 American Transplant Congress
Outcome of ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation After Stratified Desensitization.
Background. Plasmapheresis for antibody removal and rituximab for antibody production suppression are performed for desensitization against ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation. We evaluated clinical outcome for optimizing…2017 American Transplant Congress
The Inhibitory Effect of Plasma on T Cell Activation: Possible Role of Plasma Exchange in Anti Rejection Therapy.
Reduction of lymphocyte proliferation by human plasma has been previously reported. Reduced activation of lymphocytes of patients on immunosuppressive drugs is well documented.Aim: To compare…2016 American Transplant Congress
Analysis of FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) Recurrence After Renal Transplantation.
Nephrology-Division, Hospital do Rim - UNIFESP, São Paulo, Brazil.
Purpose: To describe clinical-laboratorial profile and outcome of patients diagnosed with recurrent FSGS submitted to plasmapheresis.Methods: Retrospective single-center cohort study including all patients with recurrent…2016 American Transplant Congress
Insights into the Treatment of Post-Transplant Focal Glomerulosclerosis: Experience Gained from a Concise Diagnostic and Management Protocol.
Background: Recurrence of Focal Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) after kidney transplantation is associated with poor graft survival. We present results from a concise diagnostic and management protocol…2016 American Transplant Congress
Utilization of Plasmapheresis and High Dose of Immunoglobulins in the Treatment of the High Level of De Novo Donor Specific Antibodies for the Successful Islet Allotransplantation.
Background.Development of donor specific antibodies (DSA) after islet transplantation has been a poor prognostic factor for graft survival, while no intervention is implemented. Here, we…2016 American Transplant Congress
A2 Kidneys into B Recipients: Is Postoperative Anti-A1 Titer Monitoring Useful?
Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.
Background: Since the introduction of the new Kidney Allocation System in December 2014, our center implemented a protocol for transplanting A2 kidneys into B recipients…2016 American Transplant Congress
Early Posttransplant Complications Following Abo-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation.
Introduction: Many studies or registries particularly in Japan, but also in Western Europe, have shown that long-term results from ABO-incompatible (ABOi) living-kidney transplantation are as…2016 American Transplant Congress
Postoperative Rebound of Anti-Blood Type Antibodies and Antibody-Mediated Rejection After ABO-Incompatible Living Related Kidney Transplantation – Is Prophylactic Treatment Necessary?
Urology, Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
PURPOSE: The role of postoperative anti-ABO titers in acute rejection under our current immunosuppressive regimen remains unclear. Some institutions recommend postoperative therapeutic plasma exchange to…
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