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View article: PVT: pathophysiology, vascular complications, and therapeutic approaches in portal vein thrombosis
PVT: pathophysiology, vascular complications, and therapeutic approaches in portal vein thrombosis Open
View article: Liver transplantation for hepatitis D virus/hepatitis B virus coinfection in Italy: An intention-to-treat analysis of long-term outcomes
Liver transplantation for hepatitis D virus/hepatitis B virus coinfection in Italy: An intention-to-treat analysis of long-term outcomes Open
Patients with hepatitis D virus (HDV)/hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related end-stage liver disease candidates for liver transplantation (LT) have traditionally been regarded as a special population, although their outcomes are controversial. An…
View article: Partial Splenic Artery Embolization as a Nonsurgical Alternative for Hypersplenism: A Review
Partial Splenic Artery Embolization as a Nonsurgical Alternative for Hypersplenism: A Review Open
View article: Suppressing, stimulating and/or inhibiting: The evolving management of HCC patient after liver transplantation
Suppressing, stimulating and/or inhibiting: The evolving management of HCC patient after liver transplantation Open
View article: When do the pathological signs become evident? Study of human mesenchymal stem cells in MDPL syndrome
When do the pathological signs become evident? Study of human mesenchymal stem cells in MDPL syndrome Open
Aging syndromes are rare genetic disorders sharing the features of accelerated senescence. Among these, Mandibular hypoplasia, Deafness and Progeroid features with concomitant Lipodystrophy (MDPL; OMIM #615381) is a rare autosomal dominant…
View article: Liver transplantation for HBV-related liver disease: Impact of prophylaxis for HBV on HCC recurrence
Liver transplantation for HBV-related liver disease: Impact of prophylaxis for HBV on HCC recurrence Open
View article: The Neoangiogenic Transcriptomic Signature Impacts Hepatocellular Carcinoma Prognosis and Can Be Triggered by Transarterial Chemoembolization Treatment
The Neoangiogenic Transcriptomic Signature Impacts Hepatocellular Carcinoma Prognosis and Can Be Triggered by Transarterial Chemoembolization Treatment Open
Background/Objectives: We evaluated the relationship between the neoangiogenic transcriptomic signature (nTS) and clinical symptoms, treatment outcomes, and survival in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. Methods: This study prospecti…
View article: Tumor location at trans-urethral resection is predictive of ipsilateral pelvic lymph-nodal metastases in patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer
Tumor location at trans-urethral resection is predictive of ipsilateral pelvic lymph-nodal metastases in patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer Open
Lateral wall tumor location at diagnostic TURBT (either right or left side) predicts a higher percentage of ipsilateral positive lymph-nodes s/p RC.
View article: Waiting list mortality and 5-year transplant survival benefit of patients with MASLD: An Italian liver transplant registry study
Waiting list mortality and 5-year transplant survival benefit of patients with MASLD: An Italian liver transplant registry study Open
View article: Robot-assisted excision of hemangioma of the right renal vein
Robot-assisted excision of hemangioma of the right renal vein Open
Hemangiomas, benign vascular masses, occasionally occur in the kidneys, presenting as rare, small, unilateral, and solitary growths. Venous hemangiomas, a renal subtype, are atypical. While clinically nonspecific, they are typically asympt…
View article: Physical activity in liver transplant recipients: a large multicenter study
Physical activity in liver transplant recipients: a large multicenter study Open
View article: Physical activity in liver transplant recipients: a large multicenter study
Physical activity in liver transplant recipients: a large multicenter study Open
View article: The Italian data on SARS-CoV-2 infection in transplanted patients support an organ specific immune response in liver recipients
The Italian data on SARS-CoV-2 infection in transplanted patients support an organ specific immune response in liver recipients Open
Introduction The study of immune response to SARSCoV-2 infection in different solid organ transplant settings represents an opportunity for clarifying the interplay between SARS-CoV-2 and the immune system. In our nationwide registry study…
View article: From Listing to Recovery: A Review of Nutritional Status Assessment and Management in Liver Transplant Patients
From Listing to Recovery: A Review of Nutritional Status Assessment and Management in Liver Transplant Patients Open
Liver transplantation (LT) is a complex surgical procedure requiring thorough pre- and post-operative planning and care. The nutritional status of the patient before, during, and after LT is crucial to surgical success and long-term progno…
View article: Adherence to Mediterranean diet in liver transplant recipients: a cross-sectional multicenter study
Adherence to Mediterranean diet in liver transplant recipients: a cross-sectional multicenter study Open
We demonstrated that place of stay, time from transplant and physical dimension of QoL significantly influences the adherence to MD. Continuous information campaigns about a correct diet and lifestyle would be necessary.
View article: Feasibility, safety, and outcome of second-line nivolumab/bevacizumab in liver transplant patients with recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma
Feasibility, safety, and outcome of second-line nivolumab/bevacizumab in liver transplant patients with recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma Open
To the editor, Liver transplantation (LT) is the only therapeutic option for both HCC and cirrhosis. Despite careful patient selection, HCC-R_LT occurs in as much as 20%, and is often characterized by an aggressive clinical course and high…
View article: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in patients with decompensated cirrhosis: a case series
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in patients with decompensated cirrhosis: a case series Open
View article: The Survival Benefit of Liver Transplantation for Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: An Italian Liver Transplant Registry Study
The Survival Benefit of Liver Transplantation for Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: An Italian Liver Transplant Registry Study Open
View article: AB0 blood groups and oncological and functional outcomes in bladder cancer patients treated with radical cystectomy
AB0 blood groups and oncological and functional outcomes in bladder cancer patients treated with radical cystectomy Open
Objectives: We investigated AB0 blood groups prevalence according to preoperative and pathological tumor characteristics, and their association with oncological outcomes, and renal function decline in a contemporary large cohort of bladder…
View article: Endothelial angiopoietin-2 overexpression in explanted livers identifies subjects at higher risk of recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation
Endothelial angiopoietin-2 overexpression in explanted livers identifies subjects at higher risk of recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation Open
Background Though the precise criteria for accessing LT are consistently being applied, HCC recurrence (HCC-R_LT) still affects more than 15% of the patients. We analyzed the clinical, histopathological, and biological features of patients…
View article: Quality of life in liver transplant recipients during the Corona virus disease 19 pandemic: A multicentre study
Quality of life in liver transplant recipients during the Corona virus disease 19 pandemic: A multicentre study Open
Background Liver transplant recipients require specific clinical and psychosocial attention given their frailty. Main aim of the study was to assess the quality of life after liver transplant during the current pandemic. Methods This multi…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 infection in liver transplantation is associated with favorable outcomes: an Italian transplant registry study
SARS-CoV-2 infection in liver transplantation is associated with favorable outcomes: an Italian transplant registry study Open
View article: Predictors of solid extra-hepatic non-skin cancer in liver transplant recipients and analysis of survival: A long-term follow-up study
Predictors of solid extra-hepatic non-skin cancer in liver transplant recipients and analysis of survival: A long-term follow-up study Open
View article: Herpes Simplex Virus Re-Activation in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia: A Prospective, Observational Study
Herpes Simplex Virus Re-Activation in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia: A Prospective, Observational Study Open
Background: Herpes simplex 1 co-infections in patients with COVID-19 are considered relatively uncommon; some reports on re-activations in patients in intensive-care units were published. The aim of the study was to analyze herpetic re-act…
View article: That’s the Sex, Baby, and There’s Nothing You Can Do about It!
That’s the Sex, Baby, and There’s Nothing You Can Do about It! Open
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View article: Correction to: Immunosuppressive regimens for adult liver transplant recipients in real-life practice: consensus recommendations from an Italian Working Group
Correction to: Immunosuppressive regimens for adult liver transplant recipients in real-life practice: consensus recommendations from an Italian Working Group Open
View article: Dynamic angiopoietin-2 assessment predicts survival and chronic course in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Dynamic angiopoietin-2 assessment predicts survival and chronic course in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 Open
This study examined the association between dynamic angiopoietin-2 assessment and COVID-19 short- and long-term clinical course. We included consecutive hospitalized patients from 1 February to 31 May 2020 with laboratory-confirmed COVID-1…
View article: Post-transplant diabetes predicts solid extra-hepatic non-skin cancer in liver transplant recipients: a long-term follow-up study
Post-transplant diabetes predicts solid extra-hepatic non-skin cancer in liver transplant recipients: a long-term follow-up study Open
View article: Two Fatal Cases of Acute Liver Failure Due to HSV-1 Infection in COVID-19 Patients Following Immunomodulatory Therapies
Two Fatal Cases of Acute Liver Failure Due to HSV-1 Infection in COVID-19 Patients Following Immunomodulatory Therapies Open
We report two fatal cases of acute liver failure secondary to herpes simplex virus 1 infection in COVID-19 patients, following tocilizumab and corticosteroid therapy. Screening for and prompt recognition of herpes simplex virus 1 reactivat…
View article: Recent trends and intention-to-treat survival of liver transplantation for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: an Italian liver transplant registry study. On behalf of AISF, FIRE, SITO and CNT
Recent trends and intention-to-treat survival of liver transplantation for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: an Italian liver transplant registry study. On behalf of AISF, FIRE, SITO and CNT Open