Attitudinal study of organ xenotransplantation in patients on the kidney and liver transplant waiting list in a country with a high rate of deceased donation

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Martínez-Alarcón ◽  
Antonio Ríos ◽  
Jose A. Pons ◽  
Maria J. González ◽  
Guillermo Ramis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplant ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Liver Transplant Waiting List

scholarly journals Hypoxia among patients on the liver-transplant waiting list

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Souto NACIF ◽  
Wellington ANDRAUS ◽  
Kathryn SARTORI ◽  
Carlos Marlon BENITES ◽  
Vinicius Rocha SANTOS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplant ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Blood Type ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Blood Gas ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Arterial Blood Gas ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Liver Transplant Waiting List

Background: Hepatopulmonary syndrome is formed by a triad of liver disease, intrapulmonary vascular dilatation and changes in blood gases. This condition is present in 4-32% of patients with cirrhosis. Aim : To analyze the blood gas changes data of patients in liver-transplant waiting list. Method: Clinical data of 279 patients in liver transplantation waiting list in May 2013 were studied. Overall patient was analyzed by the demographic aspects, laboratorial and image findings on exams that determine lung disease (hypoxemia) in these cirrhotic patients. The mean values and standard deviations were used to examine normally distributed variables. Results: There was a high prevalence of male patients (68%); the mean age was 51(±5,89) years, and the predominant reason for listing was hepatitis C cirrhosis. The MELD score mean was 16±5,89, without prioritization or special situation. The most common blood type was O in 129 cases (46%) and the mean of body max index was 25,94±4,58. Regarding arterial blood gas tests was observed 214 patients with PaO2 <90 mmHg, 80 with PaO2 <80 mmHg and 39 with PaO2 <50 mmHg. In relation to O2 saturation, 50 patients had <90%, 33 <80% and 10 <50%. Conclusion: Was observed a high rate of hypoxemia in patients on waiting list liver transplant. Due to the high severity and morbidity, is suggested better monitoring and therapeutic support to hypoxemic patients on liver transplant waiting list.

Beneficial Impact of Group Psychotherapy on Depression and Quality of Life in Cirrhotic Patients on the Liver Transplant Waiting List

2018 ◽  
Vol 102 ◽  
pp. S610-S611
Author(s):  
Beatriz Febrero ◽  
Pablo P Ramírez ◽  
Laura L Martínez-Alarcón ◽  
Cristina C Abete ◽  
Montse M Galera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Liver Transplant ◽  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Beneficial Impact ◽  
Cirrhotic Patients ◽  
Liver Transplant Waiting List

scholarly journals Double-dose hepatitis B vaccination in cirrhotic patients on a liver transplant waiting list

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 306-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia R. Bonazzi ◽  
Telesforo Bacchella ◽  
Angela C. Freitas ◽  
Karina T. Osaki ◽  
Marta H. Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Liver Transplant ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Double Dose ◽  
Cirrhotic Patients ◽  
Liver Transplant Waiting List

scholarly journals Gender disparity in liver transplant waiting-list mortality: The importance of kidney function

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 1147-1157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayse L. Mindikoglu ◽  
Arie Regev ◽  
Stephen L. Seliger ◽  
Laurence S. Magder
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplant ◽  
Kidney Function ◽  
Gender Disparity ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Liver Transplant Waiting List

scholarly journals Demographic profile in liver transplant candidates on waiting list

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 660-663
Author(s):  
Camila César Winckler ◽  
Daniela Salate Biagioni ◽  
Regina Célia Callile de Paula ◽  
Milene Regina Bailo Gomes ◽  
Juan Carlos Llanos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplant ◽  
White Male ◽  
Alcoholic Cirrhosis ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Transplant Candidates ◽  
Liver Transplant Waiting List ◽  
End Stage

Liver transplantation is a life-saving therapy for patients with end-stage liver diseases. The post-transplant outcome depends on a wide knowledge of the patient's status and factors that may influence results and complications, as well as an interdisciplinary team approach. The assessment of liver transplant candidates includes both demographic and clinical aspects. Purpose: To assess the liver transplant candidates' profile in a Brazilian Medical School. Methods: Data from a retrospective analysis were attained from the records of patients included on the waiting list between October, 2003 and January, 2005. Results: Forty-four patients were included on the waiting list, being 90% (n=40) older than 40 years, and 84% male (n=37); white, 84% (n=37); married, 75% (n=33), and catholic, 72.8% (n=32). Patients' blood typing was A, B, AB, or O in 45.4%, 11.4%, 4.5%, and 38.7% patients, respectively. The occupation profile showed eleven patients in working active status (24.9%), with a lower than U$130.00 average monthly income in 18 (40.9%) patients. The most frequent diagnosis was alcoholic cirrhosis (n=19; 43.2%) followed by hepatitis C virus in 9 patients (20.4%). According to the Child-Turcotte-Pugh scores, patients were classified as in B or C (81.8%). Discussion: The high concentration of the sugar cane in that region is probably responsible by the increasing distilled drink intake among patients. The resulting lack of activity of the terminal hepatic disease deprives them to offer support for their families, and the multi professional support is the most important approach to incentive the avoidance of a relapse of the after-transplant alcoholic ingestion. Conclusion: Patients' profile on our liver transplant waiting list showed poor, white, male, and inactive patients with alcoholic liver disease as the main reason for the transplantation.

scholarly journals Predicting Outcomes on the Liver Transplant Waiting List in the United States

2016 ◽  
Vol 100 (10) ◽  
pp. 2153-2159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allyson Hart ◽  
David P. Schladt ◽  
Jessica Zeglin ◽  
Joshua Pyke ◽  
W. Ray Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Liver Transplant ◽  
The United States ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Liver Transplant Waiting List
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