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Pre-operative Waterlow score and outcomes after kidney transplantation
BackgroundWaterlow scoring was introduced in the 1980s as a nursing tool to risk stratify for development of decubitus ulcers (pressure sores) and is...
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Development and outcomes of surgical and urological kidney transplantation programs in Germany: a total population analysis from 2006 to 2021
PurposeKidney transplantation (KT) is the most frequently performed organ transplantation. In Germany, KT is performed in urology and surgery...
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Neuropsychological Assessment of Cognitive Impairment in Kidney Transplantation (NAsKiT) and its related risk factors: a study protocol
BackgroundAssociation of cognitive impairment with chronic kidney disease has been reported over the last decade. Individuals show better cognitive...
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Epithelial cell states associated with kidney and allograft injury
The kidney epithelium, with its intricate arrangement of highly specialized cell types, constitutes the functional core of the organ. Loss of kidney...
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Reno-protective effects of perioperative dexmedetomidine in kidney transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background and objectiveThere is currently no FDA-approved medical therapy for delayed graft function (DGF). Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has multiple...
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Retroperitoneal kidney transplantation with liver and native kidney mobilization: a safe technique for pediatric recipients
BackgroundPediatric kidney transplant (KT) using larger, deceased or living donor adult kidneys can be challenging in the pediatric population due to...
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Language barriers and kidney transplantation in children
BackgroundUnderstanding disparities in pediatric kidney transplants is important to provide equitable care. We compared transplant outcomes between...
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Native lung surgery after single lung transplantation: clinical characteristics and outcomes
PurposeSingle lung transplantation (SLT) is a viable option for patients with end-stage pulmonary parenchymal and vascular diseases. However, various...
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Application of spatial-omics to the classification of kidney biopsy samples in transplantation
Improvement of long-term outcomes through targeted treatment is a primary concern in kidney transplant medicine. Currently, the validation of a...
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Retrospective analysis of the perioperative outcome in living donor kidney transplantation with multiple renal arteries: does accessory vessel ligation affect the outcome?
PurposeAccurate surgical reconstruction of arterial vascular supply is a crucial part of living kidney transplantation (LDKT). The presence of...
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Incidence of acute kidney injury after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
While acute kidney injury (AKI) has been reported after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) in children, the incidence of this condition in...
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Impact of intra-patient variability of tacrolimus on allograft function and CD4 + /CD8 + ratio in kidney transplant recipients: a retrospective single-center study
BackgroundTacrolimus is a critical component of immunosuppressive therapy for kidney transplant recipients. Intra-patient variation (IPV) of...
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COVID-19 associated acute transplant failure after AB0-incompatible living donor kidney transplantation – a case report
IntroductionImmunosuppressive therapy is associated with an increased risk of severe courses of SARS-CoV-2 infection, with frequently delayed viral...
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Evaluation of Genetic Kidney Diseases in Living Donor Kidney Transplantation: Towards Precision Genomic Medicine in Donor Risk Assessment
Purpose of ReviewTo provide a comprehensive update on the role of genetic testing for the evaluation of kidney transplant recipient and living donor...
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Outcomes of tricuspid valve regurgitation after heart transplantation; a single center retrospective cohort study
BackgroundTricuspid valve regurgitation (TR) of the donor's heart is a common problem that can develop immediately after cardiac transplantation....
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Factors to consider during anesthesia in patients undergoing preemptive kidney transplantation: a propensity-score matched analysis
BackgroundInternational guidelines have recommended preemptive kidney transplantation (KT) as the preferred approach, advocating for transplantation...
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Values of Donor Serum Lipids and Calcium in Predicting Graft Function after Kidney Transplantation: A Retrospective Study
ObjectiveDelayed graft function (DGF) and early graft loss of renal grafts are determined by the quality of the kidneys from the deceased donor. As...
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Toward generalizing the use of artificial intelligence in nephrology and kidney transplantation
With its robust ability to integrate and learn from large sets of clinical data, artificial intelligence (AI) can now play a role in...
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Blood pressure management and long-term outcomes in kidney transplantation: a holistic view over a 35-year period
IntroductionHypertension is a burden for most kidney transplant recipients. Whether respect of hypertension guidelines results in better outcomes is...
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Postoperative fasting plasma glucose and family history diabetes mellitus can predict post-transplantation diabetes mellitus in kidney transplant recipients
PurposeTo explore whether glycated albumin (GA) or fasting plasma glucose (FPG), both routinely monitored during patients’ hospital stay, can be used...
