Kidney ARTICLES

04 Apr 2017 : Original article
Assessment of Volumetric Hemodynamic Parameters and Body Composition in Stable Renal Transplant Recipients
Łukasz Czyżewski, Janusz Wyzgał, Emilia Czyżewska, Joanna Sańko-Resmer, Łukasz Szarpak
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.901515
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:187-198
519 11 0

04 Apr 2017 : Original article
Assessment of Volumetric Hemodynamic Parameters and Body Composition in Stable Renal Transplant Recipients
Łukasz Czyżewski, Janusz Wyzgał, Emilia Czyżewska, Joanna Sańko-Resmer, Łukasz Szarpak
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.901515
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:187-198
519 11 0

28 Mar 2017 : Original article
The Impact of Donor-Specific Anti-Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Antibody Rebound on the Risk of Antibody Mediated Rejection in Sensitized Kidney Transplant Recipients
Kyo Won Lee, Jae Berm Park, Chan Woo Cho, Nuri Lee, Heejin Yoo, Kyunga Kim, Hyojun Park, Eun Suk Kang, Wooseong Huh, Sungjoo Kim
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.902266
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:166-176
818 63 0

28 Mar 2017 : Original article
The Impact of Donor-Specific Anti-Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Antibody Rebound on the Risk of Antibody Mediated Rejection in Sensitized Kidney Transplant Recipients
Kyo Won Lee, Jae Berm Park, Chan Woo Cho, Nuri Lee, Heejin Yoo, Kyunga Kim, Hyojun Park, Eun Suk Kang, Wooseong Huh, Sungjoo Kim
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.902266
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:166-176
818 63 0

21 Mar 2017 : Original article
Relationships Between Clinical, Self-Reported, and Donation Specific Outcomes: A Prospective Follow-up Study 10 Years After Kidney Donation
Käthe B. Meyer, Anders Hartmann, Geir Mjøen, Marit H. Andersen
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.902330
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:148-155
435 9 0

21 Mar 2017 : Original article
Relationships Between Clinical, Self-Reported, and Donation Specific Outcomes: A Prospective Follow-up Study 10 Years After Kidney Donation
Käthe B. Meyer, Anders Hartmann, Geir Mjøen, Marit H. Andersen
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.902330
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:148-155
435 9 0

14 Mar 2017 : Case report
Ruptured Hemangioma of a Native Kidney: An Unusual Cause of Postoperative Hemorrhage in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Grażyna Poznańska, Michał Wlazlak, Piotr Hogendorf, Dariusz Szymański, Janusz Strzelczyk, Adam Durczyński
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.901149
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:138-140
408 7 0

14 Mar 2017 : Case report
Ruptured Hemangioma of a Native Kidney: An Unusual Cause of Postoperative Hemorrhage in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Grażyna Poznańska, Michał Wlazlak, Piotr Hogendorf, Dariusz Szymański, Janusz Strzelczyk, Adam Durczyński
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.901149
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:138-140
408 7 0

10 Feb 2017 : Original article
Hyperbaric Oxygenation Protects Against Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Transplanted Rat Kidneys by Triggering Autophagy and Inhibiting Inflammatory Response
Ding-Su Bao, Yu-Ke Wu, Shi-Jie Fu, Guo-You Wang, Si-Jin Yang, Guo-Biao Liang, Zhi-Hui Xie, Song Rong
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.901102
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:75-82
767 21 0

10 Feb 2017 : Original article
Hyperbaric Oxygenation Protects Against Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Transplanted Rat Kidneys by Triggering Autophagy and Inhibiting Inflammatory Response
Ding-Su Bao, Yu-Ke Wu, Shi-Jie Fu, Guo-You Wang, Si-Jin Yang, Guo-Biao Liang, Zhi-Hui Xie, Song Rong
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.901102
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:75-82
767 21 0

07 Feb 2017 : Original article
Protective Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning-Mediated Homing of Endothelial Progenitor Cells on Renal Acute Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in Male Rats
Jianxin Xue, Zhiqiang Qin, Xiao Li, Pu Cao, Ruipeng Jia
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.901738
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:66-74
622 7 0

07 Feb 2017 : Original article
Protective Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning-Mediated Homing of Endothelial Progenitor Cells on Renal Acute Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in Male Rats
Jianxin Xue, Zhiqiang Qin, Xiao Li, Pu Cao, Ruipeng Jia
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.901738
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:66-74
622 7 0

24 Jan 2017 : Short communication
Increase in CD8+CD158a+ T Cells in Kidney Graft Blood is Associated with Better Renal Function
Abelardo Caballero, Eulalia Palma, Pedro Ruiz-Esteban, Eugenia Sola, Verónica López, Laura Fuentes, Edisson Rudas, Lara Perea, Domingo Hernández
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.900680
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:35-41
499 3 0

24 Jan 2017 : Short communication
Increase in CD8+CD158a+ T Cells in Kidney Graft Blood is Associated with Better Renal Function
Abelardo Caballero, Eulalia Palma, Pedro Ruiz-Esteban, Eugenia Sola, Verónica López, Laura Fuentes, Edisson Rudas, Lara Perea, Domingo Hernández
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.900680
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:35-41
499 3 0

20 Dec 2016 : Original article
Transforming Growth Factor-β1 Induces Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition via Akt Signaling Pathway in Renal Transplant Recipients with Chronic Allograft Dysfunction
Zijie Wang, Zhijian Han, Jun Tao, Jun Wang, Xuzhong Liu, Wanli Zhou, Zhen Xu, Chunchun Zhao, Xiaobin Ju, Zengjun Wang, Ruoyun Tan, Min Gu
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.899931
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:775-783
617 5 0

20 Dec 2016 : Original article
Transforming Growth Factor-β1 Induces Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition via Akt Signaling Pathway in Renal Transplant Recipients with Chronic Allograft Dysfunction
Zijie Wang, Zhijian Han, Jun Tao, Jun Wang, Xuzhong Liu, Wanli Zhou, Zhen Xu, Chunchun Zhao, Xiaobin Ju, Zengjun Wang, Ruoyun Tan, Min Gu
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.899931
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:775-783
617 5 0

16 Dec 2016 : Original article
Beta Cell Function and Insulin Resistance After Conversion from Tacrolimus Twice-Daily to Extended-Release Tacrolimus Once-Daily in Stable Renal Transplant Recipients
Prajej Ruangkanchanasetr, Natthi Sanohdontree, Thanom Supaporn, Nattapol Sathavarodom, Bancha Satirapoj
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.900638
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:765-774
507 9 0

16 Dec 2016 : Original article
Beta Cell Function and Insulin Resistance After Conversion from Tacrolimus Twice-Daily to Extended-Release Tacrolimus Once-Daily in Stable Renal Transplant Recipients
Prajej Ruangkanchanasetr, Natthi Sanohdontree, Thanom Supaporn, Nattapol Sathavarodom, Bancha Satirapoj
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.900638
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:765-774
507 9 0

06 Dec 2016 : Original article
De Novo Renal Neoplasia After Kidney Transplantation According to New 2016 WHO Classification of Renal Tumors
Albino Eccher, Luigino Boschiero, Brett Delahunt, Luca Cima, Francesca Fior, Francesco Nacchia, Momo Rostand, Amedeo Carraro, Umberto Tedeschi, Gianluigi Zaza, Marilena Casartelli Liviero, Laura Zampicinini, Marco Chilosi, Giuseppe Feltrin, Claudio Rago, Antonietta D'Errico, Claudio Ghimenton, Guido Martignoni, Matteo Brunelli
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.900386
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:745-754
673 10 2

06 Dec 2016 : Original article
De Novo Renal Neoplasia After Kidney Transplantation According to New 2016 WHO Classification of Renal Tumors
Albino Eccher, Luigino Boschiero, Brett Delahunt, Luca Cima, Francesca Fior, Francesco Nacchia, Momo Rostand, Amedeo Carraro, Umberto Tedeschi, Gianluigi Zaza, Marilena Casartelli Liviero, Laura Zampicinini, Marco Chilosi, Giuseppe Feltrin, Claudio Rago, Antonietta D'Errico, Claudio Ghimenton, Guido Martignoni, Matteo Brunelli
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.900386
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:745-754
673 10 2

25 Nov 2016 : Original article
CXC Chemokine Receptor 4 (CXCR4) Antagonist, a Novel Pathway to Prevent Chronic Allograft Nephropathy
Yue Xu, Qiang Zhang, Wenrui Xue, Song Zeng, Zijian Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang, Xiaopeng Hu
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.899492
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:728-734
488 5 0

25 Nov 2016 : Original article
CXC Chemokine Receptor 4 (CXCR4) Antagonist, a Novel Pathway to Prevent Chronic Allograft Nephropathy
Yue Xu, Qiang Zhang, Wenrui Xue, Song Zeng, Zijian Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang, Xiaopeng Hu
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.899492
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:728-734
488 5 0

11 Oct 2016 : Original article
Long-Term Effect of Body Mass Index Changes on Graft Damage Markers in Patients After Kidney Transplantation
Ilona Kurnatowska, Aneta Małyska, Kamila Wysocka, Katarzyna Mazur, Joanna Krawczyk, Michał Nowicki
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.899393
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:626-631
508 16 1

11 Oct 2016 : Original article
Long-Term Effect of Body Mass Index Changes on Graft Damage Markers in Patients After Kidney Transplantation
Ilona Kurnatowska, Aneta Małyska, Kamila Wysocka, Katarzyna Mazur, Joanna Krawczyk, Michał Nowicki
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.899393
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:626-631
508 16 1

04 Oct 2016 : Original article
The Potential Role of IL-33 in Renal Transplant Recipients with Chronic Allograft Dysfunction
Jiexiu Zhang, Zijie Wang, Zhen Xu, Zhijian Han, Jun Tao, Pei Lu, Zhengkai Huang, Wanli Zhou, Chunchun Zhao, Ruoyun Tan, Min Gu
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.899263
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:611-618
448 6 1

04 Oct 2016 : Original article
The Potential Role of IL-33 in Renal Transplant Recipients with Chronic Allograft Dysfunction
Jiexiu Zhang, Zijie Wang, Zhen Xu, Zhijian Han, Jun Tao, Pei Lu, Zhengkai Huang, Wanli Zhou, Chunchun Zhao, Ruoyun Tan, Min Gu
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.899263
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:611-618
448 6 1

20 Sep 2016 : Original article
Effect of Fibrin Glue on the Incidence of Surgical Complications After Living-Related-Donor Kidney Transplantation: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Clotilde Fuentes-Orozco, Salvador González-Mercado, Joel Mario Sandoval-Sandoval, Carlos Valdespino-Mejía, Eduardo González-González, Juan Narciso Ramírez-Robles, Benjamín Gómez-Navarro, Blanca Estela Dávalos-Delgadillo, Leticia Marquez-Leaño, Mariana Chávez-Tostado, Anais Ramírez-Arce, Elizabeth Andalón-Dueñas, Arturo Espinosa-Partida, Michel Dassaejv Macías-Amezcua, Alejandro González-Ojeda
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.899821
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:587-595
473 8 1

20 Sep 2016 : Original article
Effect of Fibrin Glue on the Incidence of Surgical Complications After Living-Related-Donor Kidney Transplantation: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Clotilde Fuentes-Orozco, Salvador González-Mercado, Joel Mario Sandoval-Sandoval, Carlos Valdespino-Mejía, Eduardo González-González, Juan Narciso Ramírez-Robles, Benjamín Gómez-Navarro, Blanca Estela Dávalos-Delgadillo, Leticia Marquez-Leaño, Mariana Chávez-Tostado, Anais Ramírez-Arce, Elizabeth Andalón-Dueñas, Arturo Espinosa-Partida, Michel Dassaejv Macías-Amezcua, Alejandro González-Ojeda
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.899821
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:587-595
473 8 1

08 Sep 2016 : Original article
Dual Kidney Allocation Score: A Novel Algorithm Utilizing Expanded Donor Criteria for the Allocation of Dual Kidneys in Adults
Adam P. Johnson, Thea P. Price, Benjamin Lieby, Cataldo Doria
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.898328
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:565-576
515 8 1

08 Sep 2016 : Original article
Dual Kidney Allocation Score: A Novel Algorithm Utilizing Expanded Donor Criteria for the Allocation of Dual Kidneys in Adults
Adam P. Johnson, Thea P. Price, Benjamin Lieby, Cataldo Doria
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.898328
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:565-576
515 8 1

29 Jul 2016 : Review article
Multiple Renal Arteries in Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Marcel Zorgdrager, Christina Krikke, Sybrand H. Hofker, Henri G.D. Leuvenink, Robert A. Pol
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.898748
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:469-478
1434 185 2

29 Jul 2016 : Review article
Multiple Renal Arteries in Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Marcel Zorgdrager, Christina Krikke, Sybrand H. Hofker, Henri G.D. Leuvenink, Robert A. Pol
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.898748
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:469-478
1434 185 2

26 Jul 2016 : Review article
When is Transplantation with a “Marginal Kidney” Justifiable?
Alireza Heidary Rouchi, Mitra Mahdavi-Mazdeh
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.898405
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:463-468
625 34 2

26 Jul 2016 : Review article
When is Transplantation with a “Marginal Kidney” Justifiable?
Alireza Heidary Rouchi, Mitra Mahdavi-Mazdeh
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.898405
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:463-468
625 34 2

15 Jul 2016 : Original article
A postoperative 1-Year eGFR of More Than 45 ml/min May be the Cutoff Level for a Favorable Long-Term Prognosis in Renal Transplant Patients
Chung Hee Baek, Hyosang Kim, Won Seok Yang, Duck Jong Han, Su-Kil Park
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.897938
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:439-447
465 12 0

15 Jul 2016 : Original article
A postoperative 1-Year eGFR of More Than 45 ml/min May be the Cutoff Level for a Favorable Long-Term Prognosis in Renal Transplant Patients
Chung Hee Baek, Hyosang Kim, Won Seok Yang, Duck Jong Han, Su-Kil Park
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.897938
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:439-447
465 12 0

28 Jun 2016 : Original article
Kidney Allograft Telomere Length Is Not Associated with Sex, Recipient Comorbid Conditions, Post-Transplant Infections, or CMV Reactivation
Karolina Kłoda, Leszek Domański, Ewa Kwiatkowska, Krzysztof Safranow, Arleta Drozd, Andrzej Ciechanowicz, Kazimierz Ciechanowski
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.898007
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:392-399
458 5 1

28 Jun 2016 : Original article
Kidney Allograft Telomere Length Is Not Associated with Sex, Recipient Comorbid Conditions, Post-Transplant Infections, or CMV Reactivation
Karolina Kłoda, Leszek Domański, Ewa Kwiatkowska, Krzysztof Safranow, Arleta Drozd, Andrzej Ciechanowicz, Kazimierz Ciechanowski
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.898007
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:392-399
458 5 1

07 Jun 2016 : Original article
Effects of Treatment of Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia on Graft Survival and Mortality in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Nikolaos Pagonas, Samad Kor, Felix S. Seibert, Arnd Giese, Walter Zidek, Petra Reinke, Nina Babel, Frederic Bauer, Timm H. Westhoff
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.896821
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:350-359
569 8 2

07 Jun 2016 : Original article
Effects of Treatment of Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia on Graft Survival and Mortality in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Nikolaos Pagonas, Samad Kor, Felix S. Seibert, Arnd Giese, Walter Zidek, Petra Reinke, Nina Babel, Frederic Bauer, Timm H. Westhoff
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.896821
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:350-359
569 8 2

31 May 2016 : Original article
Reduction of Cold Ischemia Time and Anastomosis Time Correlates with Lower Delayed Graft Function Rates Following Transplantation of Marginal Kidneys
Christian Denecke, Matthias Biebl, Josef Fritz, Andreas Brandl, Sascha Weiss, Tomasz Dziodzio, Felix Aigner, Robert Sucher, Claudia Bösmüller, Johann Pratschke, Robert Öllinger
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.896672
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:336-345
705 13 3

31 May 2016 : Original article
Reduction of Cold Ischemia Time and Anastomosis Time Correlates with Lower Delayed Graft Function Rates Following Transplantation of Marginal Kidneys
Christian Denecke, Matthias Biebl, Josef Fritz, Andreas Brandl, Sascha Weiss, Tomasz Dziodzio, Felix Aigner, Robert Sucher, Claudia Bösmüller, Johann Pratschke, Robert Öllinger
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.896672
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:336-345
705 13 3

26 May 2016 : Original article
Comparison of Cystatin C and NGAL in Early Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury After Heart Transplantation
Lenka Hošková, Janka Franekova, Ivan Málek, Josef Kautzner, Ondřej Szárszoi, Antonín Jabor, Marian Pinďák, Ondřej Viklický, Vojtěch Melenovský
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.896700
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:329-335
702 39 2

26 May 2016 : Original article
Comparison of Cystatin C and NGAL in Early Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury After Heart Transplantation
Lenka Hošková, Janka Franekova, Ivan Málek, Josef Kautzner, Ondřej Szárszoi, Antonín Jabor, Marian Pinďák, Ondřej Viklický, Vojtěch Melenovský
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.896700
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:329-335
702 39 2

10 May 2016 : Original article
Obese Kidney Donors in the Laparoscopic Living Nephrectomy Era: How Safe?
Albertus Marcelino, Chaidir Arif Mochtar, Irfan Wahyudi, Agus Rizal Hamid
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.896687
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:297-300
539 13 1

10 May 2016 : Original article
Obese Kidney Donors in the Laparoscopic Living Nephrectomy Era: How Safe?
Albertus Marcelino, Chaidir Arif Mochtar, Irfan Wahyudi, Agus Rizal Hamid
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.896687
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:297-300
539 13 1

05 May 2016 : Original article
Medication Adherence and Treatment Satisfaction Among Renal Transplant Recipients
Abdulmalik A. Alkatheri, Abdulkareem M. Albekairy, Anan Jarab, Rami Bustami, Nabil Khalidi, Abdulrahman Alshaya, Khalid Bin Saleh, Sultan Alraddadi, Shmeylan Alharbi, Senthilvel Vasudevan, Abdullah Alsayyari, Amjad M. Qandil
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.897101
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:270-278
622 29 1

05 May 2016 : Original article
Medication Adherence and Treatment Satisfaction Among Renal Transplant Recipients
Abdulmalik A. Alkatheri, Abdulkareem M. Albekairy, Anan Jarab, Rami Bustami, Nabil Khalidi, Abdulrahman Alshaya, Khalid Bin Saleh, Sultan Alraddadi, Shmeylan Alharbi, Senthilvel Vasudevan, Abdullah Alsayyari, Amjad M. Qandil
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.897101
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:270-278
622 29 1

28 Apr 2016 : Original article
Dosing of Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium Under Routine Conditions: An Observational, Multicenter Study in Kidney Transplantation
Laetitia Albano, Matthias Buchler, Diego Cantarovich, Elisabeth Cassuto, Olivier Cointault, Hakim Mazouz, Fernando Vetromile, Aurélie Lecuyer, Malka Tindel, Nassim Kamar
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.896213
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:250-261
554 7 0

28 Apr 2016 : Original article
Dosing of Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium Under Routine Conditions: An Observational, Multicenter Study in Kidney Transplantation
Laetitia Albano, Matthias Buchler, Diego Cantarovich, Elisabeth Cassuto, Olivier Cointault, Hakim Mazouz, Fernando Vetromile, Aurélie Lecuyer, Malka Tindel, Nassim Kamar
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.896213
Ann Transplant 2016; 21:250-261
554 7 0
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