DDAs for Chronic HCV Infection in Liver Transplant Patients
Direct acting antiviral agents provide new opportunities for treatment of HCV recurrence, but are there pitfalls?
Category : Organ Transplants & Donation : Health & Medical
Hepatitis C Grafts may Be Used in Orthotopic Liver Transplant
We describe 59 patients who were recipients of hepatitis C (HCV)-positive grafts.
Liver Transplantation in Patients With Chagas Disease?
Is evidence of Chagas exposure an absolute contraindication for liver transplantation?
Reporting Organ Trafficking Networks: Plea to Breach Secrecy
Find out how professionals can prevent organ trafficking.
Liver Transplantation in Patient With Neuroendocrine Tumor
Is liver transplantation a reasonable option for patients with metastatic neuroendocrine tumors?
Liver Transplantation in an Era of Organ Shortage
Liver transplantation has become a victim of its own success. An increasing number of patients are referred for liver transplantation, but the number of available grafts has remained stagnant at best. The organ shortage is the only limiting factor to further application of liver transplantation.
Recalled Efalizumab Effective as Immunosuppressant for Islet Transplantation
Long-term islet allograft survival was achieved by a novel immunosuppressant regimen that included efalizumab, prompting Dr. Ron Shapiro to comment on the agent’s withdrawal from the market.
Diagnosis and Management of Antibody-Mediated Rejection
Learn more about the spectrum of antibody-mediated rejection after kidney transplantation, including its pathogenesis, risk factors, and phenotypes.
Cholecystectomy Prior to Renal Transplantation?
Ask the Experts: Should patients with a history of cholecystitis have an elective cholecystectomy prior to renal transplantation?
Should C4d Be Used as a Marker in Pancreas Transplant Biopsies?
C4d is a reliable marker of antibody-mediated rejection in transplanted kidneys, but is it useful in pancreas transplantation? Dr. Ron Shapiro reports on a study that examines this issue.
Ask the Experts - Isolation Policies for Renal Transplantation?
I would like information on appropriate isolation policies for renal transplant patients who present with fever, pulmonary infection (of unknown origin), septicemia, and/or rejection. Do such conditions indicate isolation precautions?
Outcomes of Liver Transplant Recipients With HCC
How does donor-type affect recurrence and other outcomes in patients with HCC who receive a liver transplant?
Introduction of the Lung Allocation Score in Germany
Find out how efficient donor organ allocation can optimize transplant outcomes.
Ruling Out Coercion in Living-Related Kidney Donation?
Tips for ruling out coercion as a motivating factor for living-related kidney donation.
Effect of Teriparatide on Early Bone Loss After Kidney Transplantation
Early bone loss after kidney transplantation is a common problem that can lead to bone fracture. Does prophylactic use of teriparatide improve bone mineral density after kidney transplantation?
Ask the Experts - Transplantation in Patients With Down's Syndrome?
A 32-year-old male with Down's syndrome recently underwent a pancreas and renal transplantation and is doing well 8 weeks after surgery. In general, what are your thoughts about transplanting people with Down's syndrome?
Hyperglycemia After Pancreas Transplantation?
Read response by Robert Stratta, MD, to question: How often is late hyperglycemia after pancreas transplantation ascribed to tacrolimus use; does it resolve with switch to cyclosporine or sirolimus?
Ask the Experts - PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the Urine?
What is the yield on using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the urine? Is it cost-effective?
Reducing Infection in Solid Organ Transplantation
Review important data to facilitate decisions regarding HIV and HCV nucleic acid testing for solid organ transplant donors.
Medullary Aplasia in a Patient Treated for Crohn's Disease
Would azathioprine account for a severe persistent, medullary aplasia in a young patient treated for anal fistulae with Crohn's disease?