Experimental and clinical transplantation : official journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation
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Exp Clin Transplant · Oct 2014
Case ReportsHuman tracheal allotransplant with greater omentum for revascularization.
Human tracheal allotransplant is an option for treating long-segment tracheal defects, but no reliable and satisfactory tracheal transplant procedure has been developed. The purpose of this study is to review the results of 2-stage tracheal reconstruction in human tracheal allotransplant for tracheal defects > 5 cm with the use of greater omentum for revascularization. ⋯ A 2-stage procedure for human tracheal transplant with greater omentum is a safe and effective technique for tracheal reconstruction.
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Exp Clin Transplant · Oct 2014
Comparative StudyBilateral versus single lung transplant for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
It is unknown if uni- or bilateral lung transplant is best for treatment of usual idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. We reviewed our single-center experience comparing both treatments. ⋯ Lung transplant is a safe and curative treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. According to our results, unilateral lung transplant for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is an alternative to bilateral lung transplant and may affect the allocation process.
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Exp Clin Transplant · Oct 2014
Comparative StudyUrinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and the occurrence of delayed graft function after kidney transplant.
To investigate the predictive value of urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in the occurrence of delayed graft function after kidney transplant. ⋯ Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin levels in the donor kidney perfusate and 6 hours after transplant may be a useful predictor of delayed graft function and decreased graft function from 6 to 12 months after transplant.
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Exp Clin Transplant · Oct 2014
LetterThe impact of living-unrelated transplant on establishing deceased-donor liver program in Syria.
Liver transplant is the criterion standard for patients with end-stage liver disease. Yet there is no liver transplant in Syria. Traveling abroad for a liver transplant is a luxury few Syrians can afford. ⋯ This lack of interest has affected starting a liver program that relies on deceased donors; especially the need for kidneys is more than livers. Health authorities in Syria were inclined to initiate a liver transplant program from live donors, despite the risks of serious morbidities and mortality. In conclusion then, paid kidney donation in actual effect is actually a hindrance to establishing a deceased-donor liver program.
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Exp Clin Transplant · Aug 2014
Single-center experience using organs after rescue allocation for pancreas transplant in the eurotransplant region.
Because of the shortage of available organs for transplants, graft allocation polices have been modified recently. This report deals with the effect of using organs after rescue allocation for pancreas transplant in a single center in the Eurotransplant Region to possibly expand the donor pool. ⋯ Results are promising. Further pro-spective studies are warranted to evaluate routine transplant of organs after rescue allocation.