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View article: Percutaneous Fixation of Recent Scaphoid Fracture by Herbert screw through the Volar Approach: A Clinical Trial.
Percutaneous Fixation of Recent Scaphoid Fracture by Herbert screw through the Volar Approach: A Clinical Trial. Open
View article: Immunohistochemical Expression of EBP50 Protein in Oral Lichen Planus: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
Immunohistochemical Expression of EBP50 Protein in Oral Lichen Planus: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Open
View article: The Clinicopathologic Characteristics of Recurrent Lupus Nephritis Post-Transplant Using Surveillance and Indication Biopsies
The Clinicopathologic Characteristics of Recurrent Lupus Nephritis Post-Transplant Using Surveillance and Indication Biopsies Open
View article: The Effectiveness and Safety of Tranexamic Acid in Treating Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Effectiveness and Safety of Tranexamic Acid in Treating Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background/Objectives: Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a synthetic antifibrinolytic agent that inhibits plasminogen activation, thereby reducing bleeding. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate its role in aneurysmal subarachnoid he…
View article: The role of the purposeful shared decision making model in vascularized composite allotransplantation
The role of the purposeful shared decision making model in vascularized composite allotransplantation Open
For some patients who have lost the lower part of an arm, hand transplant offers the possibility of receiving a new limb with varying degrees of sensation and function. This procedure, Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation (VCA), is d…
View article: Persistent changes in calcium-regulating hormones and bone turnover markers in living kidney donors more than 20 years after donation
Persistent changes in calcium-regulating hormones and bone turnover markers in living kidney donors more than 20 years after donation Open
In a previous study, we observed decreased 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D levels, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and increased bone turnover markers in living kidney donors (LKDs) at 3 months and 36 months after kidney donation. In our recent sur…
View article: #537 Proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin deposits: effects of pretreatment on posttransplant outcomes
#537 Proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin deposits: effects of pretreatment on posttransplant outcomes Open
Background and Aims Proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin deposits (PGNMID) has a poor renal prognosis and a high rate of recurrence after kidney transplantation, up to 90%, typically within the first-year post-tr…
View article: WCN24-1651 Incidence and Outcomes of PTLD: Mayo Clinic Experience with over 6000 Kidney Transplants in a 27-year Period
WCN24-1651 Incidence and Outcomes of PTLD: Mayo Clinic Experience with over 6000 Kidney Transplants in a 27-year Period Open
Utilizing the transplant database at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, we retrospectively reviewed kidney transplants performed between January 1st, 1995, to December 31st, 2022, for cases of PTLD. Patient variables that were evaluated in…
View article: Fracture Risk Among Living Kidney Donors 25 Years After Donation
Fracture Risk Among Living Kidney Donors 25 Years After Donation Open
Importance Living kidney donors may have an increased risk of fractures due to reductions in kidney mass, lower concentrations of serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, and secondary increases in serum parathyroid hormone. Objective To compare the…
View article: Mayo Clinic consensus report on membranous nephropathy: proposal for a novel classification
Mayo Clinic consensus report on membranous nephropathy: proposal for a novel classification Open
View article: Mayo Clinic Consensus Report on Membranous Nephropathy: Proposal for a Novel Classification
Mayo Clinic Consensus Report on Membranous Nephropathy: Proposal for a Novel Classification Open
View article: A Single-Center Retrospective Evaluation of Decision-Making and Factors Motivating Hand Transplant Candidates
A Single-Center Retrospective Evaluation of Decision-Making and Factors Motivating Hand Transplant Candidates Open
Introduction Advancements in vascularized composite allotransplantation have made hand transplants possible for persons living with upper limb loss. Hand transplantation is not a life-saving procedure, but rather a quality-of-life enhancin…
View article: Maximizing Solid Organ and Face Transplant Procurement Team Coordination: The Posterior Tibial Artery Flap as an Ideal Sentinel Flap
Maximizing Solid Organ and Face Transplant Procurement Team Coordination: The Posterior Tibial Artery Flap as an Ideal Sentinel Flap Open
View article: A randomized controlled trial of preemptive rituximab to prevent recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis post-kidney transplant (PRI-VENT FSGS): protocol and study design
A randomized controlled trial of preemptive rituximab to prevent recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis post-kidney transplant (PRI-VENT FSGS): protocol and study design Open
Background Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a common cause of end-stage kidney disease requiring kidney transplantation and can recur in the allograft in 30-80% of recipients resulting in reduced graft survival. Plasmapheresis …
View article: Physiological Age by Artificial Intelligence–Enhanced Electrocardiograms as a Novel Risk Factor of Mortality in Kidney Transplant Candidates
Physiological Age by Artificial Intelligence–Enhanced Electrocardiograms as a Novel Risk Factor of Mortality in Kidney Transplant Candidates Open
Background. Mortality risk assessment before kidney transplantation (KT) is imperfect. An emerging risk factor for death in nontransplant populations is physiological age as determined by the application of artificial intelligence to the e…
View article: Early post-transplant recurrence of ANCA vasculitis while on belatacept maintenance immunosuppression
Early post-transplant recurrence of ANCA vasculitis while on belatacept maintenance immunosuppression Open
Post-transplant recurrence of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) is infrequent, with recurrence within weeks of transplantation being even rarer. We describe an unusual case of AAV recurrence within 2 weeks post-transplant. Our patient recei…
View article: Education for patients with limb loss or absence: Aging, overuse concerns, and patient treatment knowledge gaps
Education for patients with limb loss or absence: Aging, overuse concerns, and patient treatment knowledge gaps Open
The goals of vascular composite allotransplantation (VCA) for hand are to maximize functional status and psychosocial wellbeing and to improve quality of life. Candidates are carefully vetted by transplant programs through an extensive eva…
View article: Using team science in vascularized composite allotransplantation to improve team and patient outcomes
Using team science in vascularized composite allotransplantation to improve team and patient outcomes Open
Reconstructive allografts using Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation (VCA) are providing individuals living with upper limb loss and facial disfigurement with new opportunities for a sensate, esthetically acceptable, and functional a…
View article: Virtual Surgical Planning and 3D-Printed Surgical Guides in Facial Allotransplantation
Virtual Surgical Planning and 3D-Printed Surgical Guides in Facial Allotransplantation Open
The complex three-dimensional (3D) anatomy in facial allotransplantation creates a unique challenge for surgical reconstruction. Evolution of virtual surgical planning (VSP) through computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing ha…
View article: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor with rhabdoid features arising in the temporal region of a patient suffering from neurofibromatosis 1 – A case report
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor with rhabdoid features arising in the temporal region of a patient suffering from neurofibromatosis 1 – A case report Open
The malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor is one of the rare sarcomas that have a challenging diagnosis. It occurs independently with neurofibromatosis type 1. Some studies referred that malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor attains a …
View article: Guiding Kidney Transplantation Candidates for Effective Weight Loss: A Clinical Cohort Study
Guiding Kidney Transplantation Candidates for Effective Weight Loss: A Clinical Cohort Study Open
Background Obesity is increasingly common in kidney transplant candidates and may limit access to transplantation. Obesity and diabetes are associated with a high risk for post-transplant complications. The best approach to weight loss to …
View article: P29. DEVELOPING A LONG-TERM SURVIVAL HEMI-FACIAL VASCULARIZED COMPOSITE ALLOTRANSPLANTATION SWINE MODEL TO STUDY FACIAL NERVE REGENERATION
P29. DEVELOPING A LONG-TERM SURVIVAL HEMI-FACIAL VASCULARIZED COMPOSITE ALLOTRANSPLANTATION SWINE MODEL TO STUDY FACIAL NERVE REGENERATION Open
PURPOSE: We present a survival large animal model for preclinical facial transplant research to evaluate facial nerve regeneration. METHODS: 19 survival surgeries (16 auto-transplant, 3 allotransplant) were performed to develop and validat…
View article: Kidney Transplant Outcomes of Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Kidney Transplant Outcomes of Patients With Multiple Myeloma Open
View article: Genomics Integration Into Nephrology Practice
Genomics Integration Into Nephrology Practice Open
View article: Posttransplant recurrence of calcium oxalate crystals in patients with primary hyperoxaluria: Incidence, risk factors, and effect on renal allograft function
Posttransplant recurrence of calcium oxalate crystals in patients with primary hyperoxaluria: Incidence, risk factors, and effect on renal allograft function Open
View article: Kidney Transplantation in Patients With Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance (MGRS)–Associated Lesions: A Case Series
Kidney Transplantation in Patients With Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance (MGRS)–Associated Lesions: A Case Series Open
View article: Epstein Barr Virus–Negative Lymphoplasmacytic Proliferation Limited to the Renal Allograft: A Unique Presentation of a Rare Disease
Epstein Barr Virus–Negative Lymphoplasmacytic Proliferation Limited to the Renal Allograft: A Unique Presentation of a Rare Disease Open
Posttransplant lymphoma, classified as posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) in the majority of cases, affects 1% to 3% of kidney transplant recipients and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.1,2 The clinica…
View article: Has Noninvasive Kidney Transplant Surveillance Finally Arrived?
Has Noninvasive Kidney Transplant Surveillance Finally Arrived? Open
View article: KDIGO Controversies Conference on onco-nephrology: kidney disease in hematological malignancies and the burden of cancer after kidney transplantation
KDIGO Controversies Conference on onco-nephrology: kidney disease in hematological malignancies and the burden of cancer after kidney transplantation Open
View article: Predictors of disease severity and outcome of hospitalized renal transplant recipients with COVID-19 infection: a systematic review of a globally representative sample
Predictors of disease severity and outcome of hospitalized renal transplant recipients with COVID-19 infection: a systematic review of a globally representative sample Open
Introduction. COVID-19 presents a special challenge to the kidney transplant population. Methods. A systematic review of articles that examined COVID-19 in kidney transplant recipients was performed. Patients’ demographics, clinical, labor…