Acknowledgement to Reviewers of OBM Transplantation in 2023Abstract The editors of OBM Transplantation would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal’s editorial process. We aim to r [...] 349 2626 |
Immune-Suppression Modulation in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Admitted for COVID-19by
Francesco Peracchi
,
Giovanna Travi
,
Marco Merli
,
Roberto Rossotti
,
Fulvio Crippa
and
Massimo Puoti
Abstract SARS-CoV-2 infection has significantly impacted solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients, who are at high risk of disease and worse outcomes. Moreover, therapeutic management in this population is not precise yet. Our study aimed to evaluate the overall survival of SOT recipients and pred [...] 504 3558 |
Lung Donor Selection and Management: An Updated Reviewby
Shefali Mody
,
Soham Nadkarni
,
Shreyash Vats
,
Akshay Kumar
,
Sravanthi Nandavaram
and
Suresh Keshavamurthy
Abstract The shortage of donor lungs for transplantation is a major challenge, resulting in longer waitlist times for patients with a higher risk of waitlist mortality. It is crucial to continue promoting awareness about organ donation through legislation, public campaigns, and health care provider education [...] 720 7630 |
Acute Rejection of the Lung Allograft: Phenotypes and ManagementAbstract Treatment options for end stage lung diseases are limited to stabilizing lung failure, decreasing disease progression, and symptom management, but significant reversal of lost lung function is often not possible. For well selected patients, lung transplantation may be a viable option to improve both [...] 494 4377 |
HLA Typing and Donor-Specific Antibody Screening in Kidney Transplantation: Bridging the Past to the Futureby
Mostafa T. Mohammed
,
Esmat Al Sharkawy
,
Amel M. Kamal Eldin
,
Emad Allam
,
Manal M. Saber
,
Anthony Nassar
,
Nour Younis
,
Christa Deban
,
Ahmad Jaser
,
Indira Guleria
,
Basset El Essawy
,
Anil Chandraker
,
Mahmoud Nasr
and
Jamil R. Azzi
Abstract Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) are unique proteins expressed on the surface of human cells, playing a pivotal role in the immune system, particularly in the contexts of infection, cancer, and transplantation. The widespread adoption of HLA typing methods has become an essential component [...] 699 4957 |
Peri-transplant Treatment with Ceftaroline in Kidney Transplant Recipients at Risk of Donor-derived MRSA Infections: A Case Seriesby
Biagio Pinchera
,
Rosa Carrano
,
Emilia Trucillo
,
Alessia D'Agostino
,
Alessia Sardanelli
,
Simona Mercinelli
,
Fabrizio Salemi
,
Amerigo Piccione
,
Elisa Schettino
,
Paolo Romano
,
Gianluca Rompianesi
,
Roberto Ivan Troisi
and
Ivan Gentile
Abstract The rising prevalence of MDR pathogens has a significant impact on the recipients' outcome, as this increases the risk of graft complications and makes the management of the peri-transplant phase more difficult. Among the different MDR germs, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( [...] 603 3666 |
Utility of MEST and MEST-C Scoring in IgA Nephropathy in Kidney Transplantation: A Mini ReviewAbstract IgAN is a major cause of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) leading to kidney transplantation in a significant proportion of patients. However, its recurrence in transplanted kidneys can lead to graft loss. The rate of graft loss attributable to IgAN after transplantation is variably reported in differ [...] 524 3608 |
Multimodal Pain Management of Liver Transplantation: What Is New?Abstract Liver transplantation (LT) is a life-saving treatment representing the only viable option for patients suffering from end-stage liver disease (ESLD) or acute liver failure. Patients who undergo LT require a multidisciplinary approach to postoperative pain management. However, pain management in this [...] 865 6709 |
Lung Transplantation: Selection of CandidatesAbstract Lung transplantation is a last-resort treatment option for patients with end stage lung disease. The procedure is being performed more frequently and scientific advances continue to be made, but the median post-transplant survival is far shorter than other solid organ transplant recipients. Candidat [...] 626 4013 |
A Urinary Proteomics Approach to Predict Treatment Response in Acute Antibody-Mediated Rejectionby
Somaye-Sadat Heidari
,
Nooshin Dalili
,
Shiva Samavat
,
Shiva Kalantari
,
Leonard Foster
,
Kyung-Mee Moon
and
Mohsen Nafar
Abstract Acute antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) is a severe complication affecting kidney allografts' long-term survival. Timely detection and appropriate treatment of AMR are crucial for improving graft outcomes. This study aimed to discover non-invasive urinary biomarkers that can predict the response to [...] 551 3680 |