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Challenges in Organ Transplantation
Special Article
Proliferation Signal Inhibitors in Transplantation: Questions at the Cutting Edge of Everolimus Therapy J.R. Chapman, H. Valantine, J. Albanell, W.A. Arns, J.M. Campistol, H. Eisen, M. Frigerio, H. Lehmkuhl, R. Marcen, R. Morris, B. Nashan, J. Pascual, E. Pohanka, J. Segovia, A. Zuckermann pages 2937-2950 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (388 KB)
Organ Donation
The Tuscany Model of a Regional Transplantation Service Authority: Organizzazione Toscana Trapianti F. Filipponi, P. De Simone, E. Rossi pages 2953-2960 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (146 KB)
Gender Bias in Renal Transplantation: Are Women Alone Donating Kidneys in India? M.M. Bal, B. Saikia pages 2961-2963 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (57 KB)
Donor Brain Death Mechanisms and Outcomes After Heart Transplantation O. Cohen, D.J. De La Zerda, R. Beygui, D. Hekmat, H. Laks pages 2964-2969 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (201 KB)
Relationship Between Procalcitonin Values and Infection in Brain-Dead Organ Donors O. Rangeard, G. Audibert, J.-F. Perrier, C. Loos-Ayav, J.-M. Lalot, M. Agavriloaie, C. Meistelman, H. Grégoire, P.M. Mertes, D. Longrois pages 2970-2974 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (100 KB)
Technical Complications in Organ Procurement E. Domínguez Fernández, M. Schmid, K. Schlosser, D. Mauer, Working Group of the Organ Procurement Central Region of the German Foundation for Organ Transplantation (DSO) pages 2975-2976 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (50 KB)
Complications in the Right Lobe Adult Living Donor: Single-Center Experience in China F. Li, L. Yan, B. Li, Y. Zeng, T. Wen, M. Xu, W. Wang, Z. Chen, J. Yang, B. Liu, X. Jiang pages 2977-2980 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (65 KB)
Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
The Effect of Body Temperature in a Rat Model of Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury M.S. Delbridge, B.M. Shrestha, A.T. Raftery, A.M. El Nahas, J.L. Haylor pages 2983-2985 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (185 KB)
Pharmacological Induction of Heme Oxygenase-1 Inhibits iNOS and Oxidative Stress in Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury G. Li Volti, V. Sorrenti, P. Murabito, F. Galvano, M. Veroux, A. Gullo, R. Acquaviva, A. Stacchiotti, F. Bonomini, L. Vanella, C. Di Giacomo pages 2986-2991 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1922 KB)
FTY720 Reduces Extracellular Matrix Expansion Associated With Ischemia-Reperfusion Induced Injury M.S. Delbridge, B.M. Shrestha, A.T. Raftery, A.M. El Nahas, J. Haylor pages 2992-2996 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (412 KB)
Comparison of the Effects of Sodium Nitroprusside and L-Carnitine in Experimental Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats M. Akin, O. Kurukahvecioglu, O. Gulbahar, I. Isikgonul, F. Taneri, E. Tezel, E. Onuk pages 2997-3001 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (807 KB)
Protective Effects of MnM2Py4P and Mn-Salen Against Small Bowel Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats Using an In Vivo and an Ex Vivo Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Technique With a Spin Probe T. Watanabe, S. Owada, H.P. Kobayashi, H. Kawakami, S. Nagaoka, E. Murakami, A. Ishiuchi, T. Enomoto, Y. Jinnouchi, J. Sakurai, N. Tobe, S. Koizumi, T. Shimamura, T. Asakura, H. Nakano, T. Otsubo pages 3002-3006 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (286 KB)
Real-Time Monitoring of Nitric Oxide (NO) and pO2 Levels Under Ischemic Conditions Associated With Small Bowel Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury Using Selective Electrodes for NO and Oxygen Molecules T. Watanabe, S. Owada, H. Kobayashi, A. Ishiuchi, H. Nakano, T. Asakuta, T. Shimamura, T. Asano, S. Koizumi, Y. Jinnouchi, M. Katayama, M. Kamibayasi, E. Murakami, T. Otsubo pages 3007-3009 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (2047 KB)
Ischemic Preconditioning and Intermittent Clamping Increase the Tolerance of Fatty Liver to Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in the Rat R.F. Saidi, J. Chang, S. Brooks, I. Nalbantoglu, V. Adsay, M.J. Jacobs pages 3010-3014 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (499 KB)
Hepatic Reperfusion in Rats: A New Model With Portal Arterialization in Studying Early Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury C.R. Pinto Kruel, R. Scherer de Fraga, S. Dal Molin, S.M. Mota, G. Gasperin, C.T.S. Cerski, J.R. de Oliveira, M.R. Álvares-da-Silva pages 3015-3018 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (289 KB)
Two-Layer Method (UW Solution/Perfluorochemical Plus O2) for Lung Preservation in Rat Lung Transplantation C.-C. Liu, P.-K. Hsu, W.-C. Huang, M.-H. Huang, H.-S. Hsu pages 3019-3023 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (719 KB)
Possible Role of Hydrogen Sulfide on the Preservation of Donor Rat Hearts X. Hu, T. Li, S. Bi, Z. Jin, G. Zhou, C. Bai, L. Li, Q. Cui, W. Liu pages 3024-3029 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (620 KB)
Effect of Cryopreservation on the Immunogenicity of Osteoblasts H.B. Yu, G.F. Shen, F.C. Wei pages 3030-3031 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (50 KB)
Kidney Transplantation
Influence of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation on rHuEPO Requirements of Hemodialysis Patients With CRP Values “in Normal Range” E. Tutal, S. Sezer, A. Bilgic, D. Aldemir, S. Turkoglu, O. Demirel, N. Ozdemir, M. Haberal pages 3035-3040 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (247 KB)
Advantage of Eradication Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Before Kidney Transplantation in Uremic Patients G. Cocchiara, M. Romano, G. Buscemi, C. Maione, S. Maniaci, G. Romano pages 3041-3043 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (67 KB)
Human Herpesvirus-8 Infection in Hemodialysis Patients From São Paulo, Brazil: Preliminary Results A. Caterino-de-Araujo, M.C. Magri, E. Santos-Fortuna, J.F. Souza, Y.A.S. Sens, P. Jabur pages 3044-3046 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (56 KB)
Quality of Life in Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Transplantation Patients A. Sayin, R. Mutluay, S. Sindel pages 3047-3053 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (99 KB)
Membranous Glomerulonephritis May Be Associated With Heavy Marijuana Abuse M. Bohatyrewicz, E. Urasinska, J. Rozanski, K. Ciechanowski pages 3054-3056 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (751 KB)
Pretransplant Donor-Specific Interferon-γ ELISPOT Assay Predicts Acute Rejection Episodes in Renal Transplant Recipients S.H. Kim, E.J. Oh, M.J. Kim, Y.J. Park, K. Han, H.J. Yang, J.Y. Kim, B.S. Choi, C.W. Yang, Y.S. Kim, B.K. Bang pages 3057-3060 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (97 KB)
Preemptive Transplantation and Long-Term Outcome in Living Donor Kidney Transplantation, Single-Center Experience K.W. Joo, S.J. Shin, S.H. Lee, J.W. Ha, S. Kim, Y.S. Kim pages 3061-3064 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (108 KB)
CD8+FOXP3+T Cells From Renal Transplant Recipients in Quiescence Induce Immunoglobulin-like transcripts-3 and -4 on Dendritic Cells From Their Respective Donors H. Zhou, Z.-D. Wang, X. Zhu, Y. You, P. Zou pages 3065-3067 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (146 KB)
A Clinicopathologic Study of p27(kip1) Expression in Renal Allograft Biopsy K. Oka, Y. Namba, T. Moriyama, M. Kyo, A. Tsukiyama, M. Tsujimoto, Y. Kokado, E. Imai, S. Takahara pages 3068-3071 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (826 KB)
Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A: Evaluation of a New Biomarker in Renal Transplant Patients A. Coskun, S. Duran, S. Apaydin, I. Bulut, M. Sariyar pages 3072-3076 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (122 KB)
The Approach by Midline Incision for Extraperitoneal Kidney Transplantation M.T. Filocamo, M. Zanazzi, V. Li Marzi, M. Marzocco, L. Guidoni, E. Dattolo, G. Nicita pages 3077-3080 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (71 KB)
Adherence to Immunosuppression: A Prospective Diary Study E.J. Gordon, T.R. Prohaska, M.P. Gallant, L.A. Siminoff pages 3081-3085 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (73 KB)
Statins Benefit Outcomes of Renal Transplant Recipients on a Sirolimus-Cyclosporine Regimen W. Lisik, L. Schoenberg, R.E. Lasky, B.D. Kahan pages 3086-3092 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (103 KB)
Basiliximab Versus Daclizumab Combined With Triple Immunosuppression in Deceased Donor Renal Graft Recipients K. Grego, M. Arnol, A.F. Bren, A. Kmetec, J. Tomažiĉ, A. Kandus pages 3093-3097 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (79 KB)
Posttransplantation Conversion to Sirolimus-Based Immunosuppression: A Single Center Experience L.T. Santamaria Saber, M.Y. Ikeda, J.M. Almeida pages 3098-3100 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (73 KB)
Characterization of Dendritic Cell Subsets in Patients Undergoing Renal Transplantation J. Fangmann, C. Wegmann, A. Hoppe, P. Martin, U. Sack, J. Harms, S. Faber, F. Emmrich pages 3101-3104 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (192 KB)
Feasibility of C2 Monitoring in Korean Renal Transplantation J.B. Park, Y.S. Han, S.J. Kim, G.S. Choi, C.H.D. Kwon, S.K. Lee, D.J. Kim, J.W. Joh pages 3105-3108 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (68 KB)
Cyclosporine Monitoring in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells: Feasibility and Interest. A Prospective Study on 20 Renal Transplant Recipients J.M. Lepage, V. Lelong-Boulouard, A. Lecouf, D. Debruyne, B. Hurault de Ligny, A. Coquerel pages 3109-3110 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (54 KB)
Establishing Pharmacokinetic Bioequivalence of Valganciclovir Oral Solution Versus the Tablet Formulation M.D. Pescovitz, A. Jain, R. Robson, S. Mulgaonkar, R. Freeman, M.R. Bouw pages 3111-3116 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (115 KB)
Efficacy and Safety of Caspofungin in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients J. Petrovic, A. Ngai, S. Bradshaw, A. Williams-Diaz, A. Taylor, C. Sable, S. Vuocolo, N. Kartsonis pages 3117-3120 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (75 KB)
The Incidence and Clinical Outcome of YMDD Mutants in Hepatitis B Surface Antigen-Positive Renal Allograft Recipients After Prolonged Lamivudine Therapy G.-Y. Gwak, W. Huh, D.H. Lee, M.S. Choi, J.H. Lee, K.C. Koh, S.-J. Kim, J.-W. Joh, H.-Y. Oh pages 3121-3126 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (189 KB)
Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Outcome of Renal Transplantation E. Ridruejo, A. Cusumano, C. Diaz, M. Dávalos Michel, L. Jost, L. Jost (h.), G. Soler Pujol, O.G. Mandó, A. Vilches pages 3127-3130 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (90 KB)
Urinary Tract Infections Following Renal Transplantation: A Single-Center Experience K.O. Memikoğlu, K. Keven, Ş. Şengül, Z. Soypaçaci, Ş. Ertürk, B. Erbay pages 3131-3134 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (68 KB)
Predictors of Renal Function Improvement Following Tacrolimus Conversion in Cyclosporine-Treated Kidney Transplant Recipients H.R. Chang, C.C. Lin, J.D. Lian pages 3135-3141 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (243 KB)
Acute Effects of a Single Dose of Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitor (Sildenafil) on Systemic Arterial Blood Pressure During Exercise and 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Heart Transplant Recipients G.V. Guimaraes, V.M. d’Avila, P. Pires, F. Bacal, N. Stolf, E. Bocchi pages 3142-3149 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (261 KB)
Reduction of Proteinuria During Intensified Antihypertensive Therapy in Children After Renal Transplantation T. Seeman, E. S̆imková, J. Kreisinger, K. Vondrák, J. Dus̆ek, P. Dvor̆ák, H. Stuchlikova, J. Janda pages 3150-3152 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (62 KB)
Renal Osteodystrophy After Successful Renal Transplantation: A Histomorphometric Analysis in 57 Patients G. Lehmann, U. Ott, G. Stein, T. Steiner, G. Wolf pages 3153-3158 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1258 KB)
Noninvasive Assessment of Left Ventricular Function Prior to and 6 Months After Renal Transplantation M. Stokkel, C.S. Duchateau, W. Jukema, H.W. de Fijter pages 3159-3162 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (69 KB)
Effect of Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 Intake and MTHFR C677T Polymorphism on Homocysteine Concentrations of Renal Transplant Recipients P.M. Biselli, M.P. Sanches de Alvarenga, M. Abbud-Filho, M.A.S. Ferreira-Baptista, A.L.S. Galbiatti, M.T.Y. Goto, M.A. Cardoso, M.N. Eberlin, R. Haddad, E.M. Goloni-Bertollo, E.C. Pavarino-Bertelli pages 3163-3165 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (73 KB)
Liver Transplantation
Overview of the MELD Score and the UNOS Adult Liver Allocation System A.P. Martin, M. Bartels, J. Hauss, J. Fangmann pages 3169-3174 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (135 KB)
Comparison of Child-Turcotte-Pugh and Pediatric End-Stage Liver Disease Scoring Systems to Predict Morbidity and Mortality of Children Awaiting Liver Transplantation S.M. Dehghani, S. Gholami, A. Bahador, M. Haghighat, M.H. Imanieh, S. Nikeghbalian, H. Salahi, H.R. Davari, D. Mehrabani, S.A. Malek-Hosseini pages 3175-3177 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (55 KB)
Liver Transplantation for Acute Liver Failure: Trying to Define When Transplantation Is Futile L.F. Pacheco-Moreira, E. Balbi, M. Enne, J. Roma, K. Paulino dos Santos, T.B. Annunziata, R.M. Perez, H. Sérgio de Moraes Coelho, J.M. Martinho pages 3178-3181 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (139 KB)
Elevation of Intact Parathyroid Hormone Level Is a Risk Factor for Low Bone Mineral Density in Pretransplant Patients With Liver Diseases X.L. Bai, T.B. Liang, L.H. Wu, D.L. Li, L. Geng, W.L. Wang, Y. Shen, M. Zhang, S.S. Zheng pages 3182-3185 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (71 KB)
Good and Bad Prognosis of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency in Children: When to List for Liver Transplantation A. Bakula, P. Socha, J. Pawlowska, M. Teisseyre, I. Jankowska, P. Kalicinski pages 3186-3188 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (62 KB)
Impact of Live Donor Age (≥50) on Liver Transplantation N. Akamatsu, Y. Sugawara, S. Tamura, J. Kaneko, Y. Matsui, J. Togashi, M. Makuuchi pages 3189-3193 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (260 KB)
Splenic Embolization in Liver Transplant Recipients: Early Outcomes C.P. Chao, J.H. Nguyen, R. Paz-Fumagalli, M.K. Dougherty, A.H. Stockland pages 3194-3198 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (72 KB)
Spleen Size Changes in Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients With Functioning Grafts N.U. Tutar, I. Isiklar, E.M. Kayahan Ulu, M. Haberal pages 3199-3201 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (59 KB)
Use of the Splenic Artery for Arterial Reconstruction in Living Donor Liver Transplantation L.A.C. D’Albuquerque, A.M. Gonzalez, R.F. Letrinda, J.L.M. Copstein, F.I.S. Larrea, J.M.P. Mansero, G. Peron, M.A.F. Ribeiro, A. Oliveira e Silva pages 3202-3203 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (50 KB)
Outcomes in Adult and Pediatric Liver Transplantation Among Various Ethnic Groups G.W. Neff, N. Kemmer, T. Kaiser, V. Zacharias, N. Majoras, K. Safdar pages 3204-3206 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (562 KB)
Predictors of Blood Product Use in Orthotopic Liver Transplantation Using the Piggyback Hepatectomy Technique R.S. Mangus, S.B. Kinsella, M.M. Nobari, J.A. Fridell, R.M. Vianna, E.S. Ward, R. Nobari, A.J. Tector pages 3207-3213 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (89 KB)
The Impact of Maintaining Normal Serum Albumin Level Following Living Related Liver Transplantation: Does Serum Albumin Level Affect the Course? A Pilot Study A. Mukhtar, A. EL Masry, A.A. Moniem, M. Metini, A. Fayez, Y.H. Khater pages 3214-3218 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (99 KB)
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