Kidney ARTICLES
03 Apr 2018 : Original article
Association of Slow Graft Function with Long-Term Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Connie J. Wang, Ahmad Tuffaha, Milind A. Phadnis, Jonathan D. Mahnken, James B. Wetmore
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907397
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:224-231
1,063 20 0
03 Apr 2018 : Original article
Association of Slow Graft Function with Long-Term Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Connie J. Wang, Ahmad Tuffaha, Milind A. Phadnis, Jonathan D. Mahnken, James B. Wetmore
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907397
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:224-231
1063 20 0
30 Mar 2018 : Case report
Fatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to Influenza A (H1N1) Infection in Patients After Kidney Transplantation: A Report of Five Cases
Paweł Zatorski, Agata Adamczyk, Maciej Kosieradzki, Teresa Baczkowska, Dariusz Kosson, Janusz Trzebicki
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907083
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:218-223
1,256 2 0
30 Mar 2018 : Case report
Fatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to Influenza A (H1N1) Infection in Patients After Kidney Transplantation: A Report of Five Cases
Paweł Zatorski, Agata Adamczyk, Maciej Kosieradzki, Teresa Baczkowska, Dariusz Kosson, Janusz Trzebicki
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907083
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:218-223
1256 2 0
27 Mar 2018 : Review article
Nephrectomy Versus Embolization of Non-Functioning Renal Graft: A Systematic Review with a Proportional Meta-Analysis
Henrique Mochida Takase, Mariana Moraes Contti, Hong Si Nga, Ariane Moyses Bravin, Mariana Farina Valiatti, Regina Paolucci El-Dib, Luis Gustavo Modelli de Andrade
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907700
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:207-217
1,657 59 0
27 Mar 2018 : Review article
Nephrectomy Versus Embolization of Non-Functioning Renal Graft: A Systematic Review with a Proportional Meta-Analysis
Henrique Mochida Takase, Mariana Moraes Contti, Hong Si Nga, Ariane Moyses Bravin, Mariana Farina Valiatti, Regina Paolucci El-Dib, Luis Gustavo Modelli de Andrade
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907700
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:207-217
1657 59 0
16 Feb 2018 : Original article
Transplant Center Variability in Disparities for African-American Kidney Transplant Recipients
David J. Taber, Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Titte Srinivas, Leonard E. Egede, Prabhakar K. Baliga
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907226
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:119-128
1,035 17 0
16 Feb 2018 : Original article
Transplant Center Variability in Disparities for African-American Kidney Transplant Recipients
David J. Taber, Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Titte Srinivas, Leonard E. Egede, Prabhakar K. Baliga
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907226
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:119-128
1035 17 0
26 Jan 2018 : Original article
Short-Term Outcomes Using a Drug-Coated Balloon for Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis
Chun-meng Li, Tao Shang, Lu Tian, Hong-kun Zhang
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.906658
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:75-80
923 8 0
26 Jan 2018 : Original article
Short-Term Outcomes Using a Drug-Coated Balloon for Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis
Chun-meng Li, Tao Shang, Lu Tian, Hong-kun Zhang
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.906658
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:75-80
923 8 0
16 Jan 2018 : Review article
Pediatric Renal Transplantation: Focus on Current Transition Care and Proposal of the “RISE to Transition” Protocol
Rupesh Raina, Joseph Wang, Vinod Krishnappa, Maria Ferris
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.906279
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:45-60
1,722 30 0
16 Jan 2018 : Review article
Pediatric Renal Transplantation: Focus on Current Transition Care and Proposal of the “RISE to Transition” Protocol
Rupesh Raina, Joseph Wang, Vinod Krishnappa, Maria Ferris
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.906279
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:45-60
1722 30 0
12 Jan 2018 : Original article
Strategies to Restore Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) Level After More than 20 Hours of Cold Ischemia Time in Human Marginal Kidney Grafts
Matteo Ravaioli, Maurizio Baldassare, Francesco Vasuri, Gianandrea Pasquinelli, Maristella Laggetta, Sabrina Valente, Vanessa De Pace, Flavia Neri, Antonio Siniscalchi, Chiara Zanfi, Valentina R. Bertuzzo, Paolo Caraceni, Davide Trerè, Pasquale Longobardi, Antonio D. Pinna
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.905406
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:34-44
1,251 34 0
12 Jan 2018 : Original article
Strategies to Restore Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) Level After More than 20 Hours of Cold Ischemia Time in Human Marginal Kidney Grafts
Matteo Ravaioli, Maurizio Baldassare, Francesco Vasuri, Gianandrea Pasquinelli, Maristella Laggetta, Sabrina Valente, Vanessa De Pace, Flavia Neri, Antonio Siniscalchi, Chiara Zanfi, Valentina R. Bertuzzo, Paolo Caraceni, Davide Trerè, Pasquale Longobardi, Antonio D. Pinna
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.905406
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:34-44
1251 34 0
29 Dec 2017 : Original article
Few Gender Differences in Attitudes and Experiences after Live Kidney Donation, with Minor Changes Over Time
Bengt von Zur-Mühlen, Shinji Yamamoto, Jonas Wadström
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.906129
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:773-779
940 7 0
29 Dec 2017 : Original article
Few Gender Differences in Attitudes and Experiences after Live Kidney Donation, with Minor Changes Over Time
Bengt von Zur-Mühlen, Shinji Yamamoto, Jonas Wadström
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.906129
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:773-779
940 7 0
19 Dec 2017 : Case report
Transfer of Everolimus into Colostrum of a Kidney Transplant Mother
Bożena Kociszewska-Najman, Monika Szpotańska-Sikorska, Natalia Mazanowska, Leszek Pączek, Emilia Samborowska, Michał Dadlez, Mirosław Wielgoś, Bronisława Pietrzak
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907944
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:755-758
959 9 0
19 Dec 2017 : Case report
Transfer of Everolimus into Colostrum of a Kidney Transplant Mother
Bożena Kociszewska-Najman, Monika Szpotańska-Sikorska, Natalia Mazanowska, Leszek Pączek, Emilia Samborowska, Michał Dadlez, Mirosław Wielgoś, Bronisława Pietrzak
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907944
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:755-758
959 9 0
08 Dec 2017 : Original article
Proteomic Analysis of Perfusate from Machine Cold Perfusion of Transplant Kidneys: Insights Into Protection from Injury
Michael A.J. Moser, Katherine Sawicka, Steven Arcand, Preston O’Brien, Patrick Luke, Gavin Beck, Jolanta Sawicka, Alejandro Cohen, Grzegorz Sawicki
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.905347
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:730-739
1,007 8 0
08 Dec 2017 : Original article
Proteomic Analysis of Perfusate from Machine Cold Perfusion of Transplant Kidneys: Insights Into Protection from Injury
Michael A.J. Moser, Katherine Sawicka, Steven Arcand, Preston O’Brien, Patrick Luke, Gavin Beck, Jolanta Sawicka, Alejandro Cohen, Grzegorz Sawicki
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.905347
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:730-739
1007 8 0
28 Nov 2017 : Original article
Clinical Implication of Mycophenolic Acid Trough Concentration Monitoring in Kidney Transplant Patients on a Tacrolimus Triple Maintenance Regimen: A Single-Center Experience
Jinsoo Rhu, Kyo Won Lee, Hyojun Park, Jae Berm Park, Sung Joo Kim, Gyu Seong Choi
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.906041
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:707-718
990 6 0
28 Nov 2017 : Original article
Clinical Implication of Mycophenolic Acid Trough Concentration Monitoring in Kidney Transplant Patients on a Tacrolimus Triple Maintenance Regimen: A Single-Center Experience
Jinsoo Rhu, Kyo Won Lee, Hyojun Park, Jae Berm Park, Sung Joo Kim, Gyu Seong Choi
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.906041
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:707-718
990 6 0
20 Nov 2017 : Original article
What Kind of Incision Should Be Made to Reduce the Risk of Incisional Hernia in Kidney Transplantation?
Ihsan Yildız, Yavuz Savas Koca
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907305
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:689-693
1,006 9 0
20 Nov 2017 : Original article
What Kind of Incision Should Be Made to Reduce the Risk of Incisional Hernia in Kidney Transplantation?
Ihsan Yildız, Yavuz Savas Koca
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.907305
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:689-693
1006 9 0
06 Nov 2017 : Short communication
Is Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) Valid for Hepatitis C Aviremic Kidneys?
Lena Sibulesky, Catherine E. Kling, Ajit P. Limaye, Christopher K. Johnson
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.905428
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:663-664
1,055 5 0
06 Nov 2017 : Short communication
Is Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) Valid for Hepatitis C Aviremic Kidneys?
Lena Sibulesky, Catherine E. Kling, Ajit P. Limaye, Christopher K. Johnson
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.905428
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:663-664
1055 5 0
17 Oct 2017 : Original article
Expression and Clinical Significance of Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) and a Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin Type 1 Motif 1 (ADAMTS1) in Post-Kidney-Transplant Bladder Tumors
Wenrui Xue, Zijian Zhang, Song Zeng, Yue Xu, Qiang Zhang, Wei Wang, Yu Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang, Xiaopeng Hu
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.904283
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:622-630
970 14 0
17 Oct 2017 : Original article
Expression and Clinical Significance of Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) and a Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin Type 1 Motif 1 (ADAMTS1) in Post-Kidney-Transplant Bladder Tumors
Wenrui Xue, Zijian Zhang, Song Zeng, Yue Xu, Qiang Zhang, Wei Wang, Yu Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang, Xiaopeng Hu
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.904283
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:622-630
970 14 0
19 Sep 2017 : Original article
Perioperative Ketorolac Use: A Potential Risk Factor for Renal Dysfunction After Live-Donor Nephrectomy
Kazuhiro Takahashi, Anita K. Patel, Shunji Nagai, Mohamed Safwan, Krishna G. Putchakayala, William J. Kane, Lauren E. Malinzak, Jason E. Denny, Atsushi Yoshida, Dean Y. Kim
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.904762
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:563-569
1,230 45 0
19 Sep 2017 : Original article
Perioperative Ketorolac Use: A Potential Risk Factor for Renal Dysfunction After Live-Donor Nephrectomy
Kazuhiro Takahashi, Anita K. Patel, Shunji Nagai, Mohamed Safwan, Krishna G. Putchakayala, William J. Kane, Lauren E. Malinzak, Jason E. Denny, Atsushi Yoshida, Dean Y. Kim
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.904762
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:563-569
1230 45 0
12 Sep 2017 : Review article
Eculizumab in Renal Transplantation: A 2017 Update
Ryszard Grenda, Magdalena Durlik
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.905917
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:550-554
1,982 181 0
12 Sep 2017 : Review article
Eculizumab in Renal Transplantation: A 2017 Update
Ryszard Grenda, Magdalena Durlik
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.905917
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:550-554
1982 181 0
29 Aug 2017 : Original article
Effect of Magnesium Supplements on Insulin Secretion After Kidney Transplantation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Steven Van Laecke, Rogier Caluwe, Inge Huybrechts, Evi V. Nagler, Raymond Vanholder, Patrick Peeters, Bruno Van Vlem, Wim Van Biesen
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903439
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:524-531
1,185 54 0
29 Aug 2017 : Original article
Effect of Magnesium Supplements on Insulin Secretion After Kidney Transplantation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Steven Van Laecke, Rogier Caluwe, Inge Huybrechts, Evi V. Nagler, Raymond Vanholder, Patrick Peeters, Bruno Van Vlem, Wim Van Biesen
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903439
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:524-531
1185 54 0
04 Aug 2017 : Original article
Clinical Outcome of Rituximab and Intravenous Immunoglobulin Combination Therapy in Kidney Transplant Recipients with Chronic Active Antibody-Mediated Rejection
Tae Hyun Ban, Ji Hyun Yu, Byung Ha Chung, Bum Soon Choi, Cheol Whee Park, Yong-Soo Kim, Chul Woo Yang
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903499
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:468-474
1,383 51 0
04 Aug 2017 : Original article
Clinical Outcome of Rituximab and Intravenous Immunoglobulin Combination Therapy in Kidney Transplant Recipients with Chronic Active Antibody-Mediated Rejection
Tae Hyun Ban, Ji Hyun Yu, Byung Ha Chung, Bum Soon Choi, Cheol Whee Park, Yong-Soo Kim, Chul Woo Yang
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903499
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:468-474
1383 51 0
25 Jul 2017 : Original article
Acute Cellular Rejection in ABO-Incompatible Renal Transplant Recipients Receiving Rituximab Is Associated with Delayed-Onset Neutropenia
Junji Uchida, Tomoaki Iwai, Shunji Nishide, Kazuya Kabei, Nobuyuki Kuwabara, Takeshi Yamasaki, Toshihide Naganuma, Norihiko Kumada, Yoshiaki Takemoto, Tatsuya Nakatani
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.902236
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:455-462
1,268 19 0
25 Jul 2017 : Original article
Acute Cellular Rejection in ABO-Incompatible Renal Transplant Recipients Receiving Rituximab Is Associated with Delayed-Onset Neutropenia
Junji Uchida, Tomoaki Iwai, Shunji Nishide, Kazuya Kabei, Nobuyuki Kuwabara, Takeshi Yamasaki, Toshihide Naganuma, Norihiko Kumada, Yoshiaki Takemoto, Tatsuya Nakatani
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.902236
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:455-462
1268 19 0
14 Jul 2017 : Original article
Serum Uric Acid and Arterial Function After Renal Transplantation
Frederic Bauer, Nikolaos Pagonas, Felix S. Seibert, Walter Zidek, Richard Viebahn, Nina Babel, Timm H. Westhoff
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.901657
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:431-439
865 13 0
14 Jul 2017 : Original article
Serum Uric Acid and Arterial Function After Renal Transplantation
Frederic Bauer, Nikolaos Pagonas, Felix S. Seibert, Walter Zidek, Richard Viebahn, Nina Babel, Timm H. Westhoff
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.901657
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:431-439
865 13 0
30 Jun 2017 : Original article
Urinary Tract Infections After Kidney Transplantation: A Risk Factor Analysis of 417 Patients
Liselotte Ooms, Jan IJzermans, Anne Voor in 't holt, Michiel Betjes, Margreet Vos, Turkan Terkivatan
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903249
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:402-408
1,378 70 0
30 Jun 2017 : Original article
Urinary Tract Infections After Kidney Transplantation: A Risk Factor Analysis of 417 Patients
Liselotte Ooms, Jan IJzermans, Anne Voor in 't holt, Michiel Betjes, Margreet Vos, Turkan Terkivatan
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903249
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:402-408
1378 70 0
09 Jun 2017 : Original article
Effect of Alprazolam on Redox Status in Renal Transplantation Donors and Recipients
Meltem Güner Can, Özgen Ilgaz Koçyiğit, Uğur Aksu, Ali Özer, Fevzi Toraman
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903695
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:354-360
1,042 9 0
09 Jun 2017 : Original article
Effect of Alprazolam on Redox Status in Renal Transplantation Donors and Recipients
Meltem Güner Can, Özgen Ilgaz Koçyiğit, Uğur Aksu, Ali Özer, Fevzi Toraman
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903695
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:354-360
1042 9 0
06 Jun 2017 : Original article
Comparison of 3 Times a Week 4- and 5-Hour In-Center Hemodialysis Sessions with Use of Continuous Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
Łukasz Czyżewski, Janusz Wyzgał, Janusz Sierdziński, Emilia Czyżewska, Jacek Smereka, Łukasz Szarpak
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.902358
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:346-353
1,082 15 0
06 Jun 2017 : Original article
Comparison of 3 Times a Week 4- and 5-Hour In-Center Hemodialysis Sessions with Use of Continuous Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
Łukasz Czyżewski, Janusz Wyzgał, Janusz Sierdziński, Emilia Czyżewska, Jacek Smereka, Łukasz Szarpak
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.902358
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:346-353
1082 15 0
26 May 2017 : Original article
Supplementary Administration of Everolimus Reduces Cardiac Systolic Function in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Kazuma Tsujimura, Morihito Ota, Kiyoshi Chinen, Kiyomitsu Nagayama, Masato Oroku, Morikuni Nishihira, Yoshiki Shiohira, Masami Abe, Kunitoshi Iseki, Hideki Ishida, Kazunari Tanabe
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903414
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:315-322
834 16 0
26 May 2017 : Original article
Supplementary Administration of Everolimus Reduces Cardiac Systolic Function in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Kazuma Tsujimura, Morihito Ota, Kiyoshi Chinen, Kiyomitsu Nagayama, Masato Oroku, Morikuni Nishihira, Yoshiki Shiohira, Masami Abe, Kunitoshi Iseki, Hideki Ishida, Kazunari Tanabe
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903414
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:315-322
834 16 0
23 May 2017 : Original article
Post-Transplant Diabetes Mellitus After Kidney Transplant in Hispanics and Caucasians Treated with Tacrolimus-Based Immunosuppression
Pedro W. Baron, Sergio Infante, Regina Peters, Jerusalem Tilahun, Jill Weissman, Lauren Delgado, Arputharaj Higgins Kore, W. Lawrence Beeson, Michael E de Vera
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903079
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:309-314
1,204 17 0
23 May 2017 : Original article
Post-Transplant Diabetes Mellitus After Kidney Transplant in Hispanics and Caucasians Treated with Tacrolimus-Based Immunosuppression
Pedro W. Baron, Sergio Infante, Regina Peters, Jerusalem Tilahun, Jill Weissman, Lauren Delgado, Arputharaj Higgins Kore, W. Lawrence Beeson, Michael E de Vera
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.903079
Ann Transplant 2017; 22:309-314
1204 17 0
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