Recurrent FSGS post-transplantation: prevalence and risk factors

Author(s):  
Rute Aguiar
2020 ◽  
pp. 088506662093244
Author(s):  
Justin K. Lui ◽  
Lidia Spaho ◽  
Shahrad Hakimian ◽  
Michael Devine ◽  
Rosa Bui ◽  
...  

Introduction: This was a single-center retrospective study to evaluate incidence, prognosis, and risk factors in patients with postoperative pleural effusions, a common pulmonary complication following liver transplantation. Methods: A retrospective review was performed on 374 liver transplantation cases through a database within the timeframe of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2015. Demographics, pulmonary and cardiac function testing, laboratory studies, intraoperative transfusion/infusion volumes, postoperative management, and outcomes were analyzed. Results: In the immediate postoperative period, 189 (50.5%) developed pleural effusions following liver transplantation of which 145 (76.7%) resolved within 3 months. Those who developed pleural effusions demonstrated a lower fibrinogen (149.6 ± 66.3 mg/dL vs 178.4 ± 87.3 mg/dL; P = .009), total protein (5.8 ± 1.0 mg/dL vs 6.1 ± 1.2 mg/dL; P = .04), and hemoglobin (9.8 ± 1.8 mg/dL vs 10.3 ± 1.9 mg/dL; P = .004). There was not a statistically significant difference in 1-year all-cause mortality and in-hospital mortality between liver transplant recipients with and without pleural effusions. Liver transplant recipients who developed pleural effusions had a longer hospital length of stay (16.4 ± 10.9 days vs 14.0 ± 16.5 days; P = .1), but the differences were not statistically significant. However, there was a significant difference in tracheostomy rates (11.6% vs 5.4%; P = .03) in recipients who developed pleural effusions compared to recipients who did not. Conclusions: In summary, pleural effusions are common after liver transplantation and are associated with increased morbidity. Pre- and intraoperative risk factors can offer both predictive and prognostic value for post-transplantation pleural effusions. Further prospective studies will be needed to further evaluate the relevance of these findings to limit instances of postoperative pleural effusions.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S505-S506
Author(s):  
Natalia Medvedeva ◽  
Harry Cheung ◽  
Elizabeth Wootton ◽  
Kara Ventura ◽  
Marwan M Azar ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an essential component of the pre-transplant evaluation and key in identifying patients at risk for TB reactivation post-transplantation. At our center, liver transplant candidates (LTC) are routinely referred to transplant infectious disease (TID) for pre-TID evaluation including LTBI screening. Our aim was to determine the effectiveness of our screening practices and identify barriers to LTBI treatment. Methods We conducted a medical chart review of actively wait-listed LTC as of February 18/2019. Data points collected included: TB risk factors, TID referral and completion of evaluation, intention to screen for LTBI (defined as placing an order), screening completion (with documentation of a test result), screening method (IGRA or PPD), screening test result, radiographic findings, and treatment initiation and completion, if applicable. A positive screen was defined as a positive IGRA or PPD result while a negative screen was defined as a negative result or an indeterminate result with lack of epidemiological risk factors and negative radiographic findings. The proportion of LTC who completed each step in the cascade of care for LTBI was determined. Results Of 102 LTC, 100 met inclusion criteria. Two were excluded due to past LTBI treatment. Of 100 LTC, 95 completed a pre-TID evaluation. For 94 (98.9%), there was intention to screen. Of those intended for screening, 91 (95.8%) successfully completed screening; 6 (6.6%) patients screened positive and 85 (93.4%) screened negative. All 6 LTC who tested positive were recommended for treatment. Five of 6 (83.3%) agreed to treatment, 3/6 (50.0%) started treatment, and all 3 completed treatment. Reasons for non-treatment included: deferral until completion of HCV treatment or hepatologist approval or patient refusal. Treatment regimens included rifampin (n = 1) and isoniazid (n = 2). Conclusion The prevalence of LTBI in our LTC cohort was low. Nonetheless, TID played a role in the successful completion of LTBI screening and identifying those appropriate for treatment in this vulnerable patient population. Barriers to successful LTBI screening and treatment completion are contingent on effective care coordination and addressing competing co-morbidities. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.


2008 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 33-34
Author(s):  
Amit P Nagarik ◽  
Sachin S Soni ◽  
Shriganesh Barnela ◽  
Shailesh Gondane ◽  
A Gopal ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 39-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoming Zhang ◽  
Tongyi Men ◽  
Haitao Liu ◽  
Xianduo Li ◽  
Jianning Wang ◽  
...  

2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 649-655
Author(s):  
M. Di Paolo ◽  
B. Guidi

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in patients with renal transplant. Acute coronary syndrome due to coronary artery disease, and left ventricular hypertrophy leading to chronic heart failure account for the majority of sudden arrhythmic deaths after transplantation. Furthermore death with functioning graft represents the main cause of graft loss, particularly after the first post-transplantation year. Although cardiovascular disease leads to morbidity and mortality in renal transplant recipients, its pathogenesis is poorly understood. The high incidence of cardiovascular disease in patients after renal transplant is chiefly due to high occurence and accumulation of traditional risk factors before and after transplantation. Hypertension, post-transplant diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia increase the risk for cardiovascular events. Also “non traditional” risk factors are associated with cardiovascular disease. Moreover several immunosuppressive drugs interfere with the cardiovascular system. The authors present a case of cardiac death following renal transplant in a patient with history of cardiovascular disease prior transplantation. Initially treated by hemodialysis, after 3 years he received a cadaveric renal transplant. The post-transplantation period was without surgery complications, immunological or infectious, except for a scarce control of blood pressure. A month after the operation, the patient developed thrombophlebitis, plus extra-peritoneal swelling. After ten days in hospital he suddenly died. The aim of the manuscript is to remark on the legal relevance of patient's consensus to transplant. It is necessary to well inform patients of an operation's risks and complications. Furthermore, the exceeding demand with respect to organ availability raises ethical issues about organ allocation. (Int J Artif Organs 2007; 30: 649–55)


2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Hanzal ◽  
Janka Slatinska ◽  
Petra Hruba ◽  
Ondrej Viklicky

Abstract Background and Aims Cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease and infection negatively influence outcome of kidney transplantation. The aim of this retrospective study was to analyze risk factors for CMV disease and its influence on kidney graft function and survival. Method 1050 patients underwent kidney transplantation from January 2014 to December 2018 and received calcineurin inhibitor, mycophenolate mofetil and steroid-based immunosuppression. Recipients with PRA>20% received rATG while others had received basiliximab as induction. 825 out of 1050 patients (78.6%) received CMV prophylaxis (D+/R-, n=173; R+, n=652). Patients were followed up to 71 months /median 38 months/. Results CMV tissue invasive disease occurred in 49 out of 1050 patients (4.7%), while CMV infection in 87 patients (8.3%). CMV disease, but not CMV infection, had significant negative influence on graft survival at 5 years post transplantation (p=0.0029). Patients with CMV disease had significantly worse graft function at 4 years post transplantation (p<0.0001). CMV disease occurred in 31 out of 173 patients (17.9%) in D+/R- group vs. 18 out of 652 patients (2.8%) in R+ group. Incidence of CMV infection was 30/173 patients (17.3%) in D+/R- group vs. 57/652 patients (8.7%) with induction therapy. Shortening of CMV prophylaxis was found in 82 patients (9.9%). Leukopenia (≤ 2.0 x 109/L) was observed in 97 (11.7%) patients from those who received CMV prophylaxis, Its shortening significantly increased risk for both CMV infection (20,7% vs. 7.2%, p<0,0001) and CMV disease (8,5% vs. 4,2%, p=0,04). Among most significant risk factors for CMV disease in univariable analysis were CMV mismatch (OR 11, 95% CI: 5,9-20,4; p<0,0001), delayed graft function (OR 2,8, 95% CI: 1,6-5,1; p<0,0001, cadaveric donor (OR 6, 95% CI: 1,5-25,1; p=0,00013) and shortening of CMV prophylaxis (OR 2.1, 95% CI: 0,91-4,86; p=0,08). Multivariable analysis revealed as independent significant predictors of CMV disease DGF (OR 2,29, 95% CI: 1,2-4,3; p=0,01) and CMV mismatch (OR 10,8, 95% CI: 5,7-20,6; p<0.0001) in a model adjusted for type of donor, prophylaxis shortening and leukopenia. Conclusion CMV mismatch is the main independent predictor of CMV disease after kidney transplantation in multivariable analysis.


Author(s):  
Ching-Yao Cheng ◽  
Cheng-Hsu Chen ◽  
Ming-Fen Wu ◽  
Ming-Ju Wu ◽  
Jun-Peng Chen ◽  
...  

Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is associated with infection, cardiovascular morbidity, and mortality. A retrospective cohort study involving patients who underwent renal transplantation in a transplantation center in Taiwan from January 2000 to December 2018 was conducted to investigate the incidence and risk factors of PTDM and long-term patient and graft survival rates. High age (45–65 vs. <45 years, adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 2.90, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.64–5.13, p < 0.001), high body mass index (>27 vs. <24 kg/m2, aOR = 5.35, 95% CI = 2.75–10.42, p < 0.001), and deceased organ donor (cadaveric vs. living, aOR = 2.01, 95% CI = 1.03–3.93, p = 0.04) were the three most important risk factors for the development of PTDM. The cumulative survival rate of patients and allografts was higher in patients without PTDM than in those with PTDM (p = 0.007 and 0.041, respectively). Concurrent use of calcineurin inhibitors and mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors (mTORis) decreased the risk of PTDM (tacrolimus vs. tacrolimus with mTORi, aOR = 0.28, 95% CI = 0.14–0.55, p < 0.001). Investigating PTDM risk factors before and modifying immunosuppressant regimens after transplantation may effectively prevent PTDM development.


2010 ◽  
Vol 90 ◽  
pp. 695
Author(s):  
S. GULERIA ◽  
G. Bora ◽  
N. Tandon ◽  
N. Gupta ◽  
S. Agarwal ◽  
...  

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (31) ◽  
pp. 4902-4908 ◽  
Author(s):  
Britta Maecker ◽  
Thomas Jack ◽  
Martin Zimmermann ◽  
Hashim Abdul-Khaliq ◽  
Martin Burdelski ◽  
...  

Purpose To identify prognostic factors of survival in pediatric post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) after solid organ transplantation. Patients and Methods A multicenter, retrospective case analysis of 55 pediatric solid organ graft recipients (kidney, liver, heart/lung) developing PTLD were reported to the German Pediatric-PTLD registry. Patient charts were analyzed for tumor characteristics (histology, immunophenotypes, cytogenetics, Epstein-Barr virus [EBV] detection), stage, treatment, and outcome. Probability of overall and event-free survival was analyzed in defined subgroups using univariate and Cox regression analyses. Results PTLD was diagnosed at a median time of 29 months after organ transplantation, with a significantly shorter lag time in liver (0.83 years) versus heart or renal graft recipients (3.33 and 3.10 years, respectively; P = .001). The 5-year overall and event-free survival was 68% and 59%, respectively, with 59% of patients surviving 10 years. Stage IV disease with bone marrow and/or CNS involvement was associated independently with poor survival (P = .0005). No differences in outcome were observed between early- and late-onset PTLD, monomorphic or polymorphic PTLD, and EBV-positive or EBV-negative PTLD, respectively. Patients with Burkitt or Burkitt-like PTLD and c-myc translocations had short survival (< 1 year). Conclusion Stage IV disease is an independent risk factor for poor survival in pediatric PTLD patients. Prospective multicenter trials are needed to delineate additional risk factors and to assess treatment approaches for pediatric PTLD.


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