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Risk Factors of Acute T -Cell Mediated and Borderline Rejection Diagnosed in Ea...

Abstract Introduction: Acute graft rejection remains one of the main causes of graft dysfunction and premature loss. Understanding the factors affecting graft rejection is essential to promote graft survival. Our study aimed to determine the incidence and assess risk factors of acute T‑cell mediated rejection (TCMR) and borderline rejection in early protocol kidney transplant biopsies. Methods: Retrospective si...

The burden of coronary heart disease in simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant...

Abstract Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease, which is frequently asymptomatic. This risk increases significantly in those with nephropathy. In selected patients, simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation is the renal and pancreatic replacement therapy of choice, as it increases longevity and stabilizes diabetic complications. Despite essenti...

Mineral and bone disease in renal transplantation

ABSTRACT Chronic kidney disease - mineral and bone disorders (CKD‑MBD) tends to improve or to change phenotypically in the post‑transplant period. Mineral and bone disorders post‑transplantation (MBD‑PT) seem to be associated with high fracture risk and cardiovascular morbidity, and so it is necessary to be aware of its presence to minimize the MBD‑PT impact. In this article we summarize the features of MBD‑PT.

Neutropenic enterocolitis (typhlitis) in a kidney transplant patient: A case re...

Typhlitis is a clinical entity rare in adults, reported in immunosuppressed patients. It is a life-threatening condition that occurs in neutropenic patients due to compromised integrity of the bowel wall and its exact pathogenesis is not completely understood. We report a 35-year-old man with a post deceased donor renal and pancreas transplantation status who presented fever and febrile neutropenia. Three days ...

Simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation after liver transplantation: first...

Simultaneous kidney pancreas transplantation, if feasible, is the treatment of choice for the management of end-stage renal disease in patients with type 1 diabetes. This intervention can offer glycemic control and might also stabilize or even reverse some of the metabolic complications of diabetes. Chronic kidney disease has become a critical problem in orthotopic liver transplantation due to multiple risk fac...

Effectiveness of sucroferric oxyhydroxide in patients on on-line hemodiafiltrat...

Abstract Introduction: Hyperphosphatemia is a serious consequence of chronic kidney disease and has been associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Controlling serum phosphorus levels in patients on dialysis is a challenge for the clinicians and implies, in most cases, the use of phosphate binders (PB). Part of the reason for this challenge is poor adherence to treatment because of the high p...

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Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for the Treatment of Superficial Epithelial Ga...

Background: The emergence of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) made possible en bloc resection of neoplastic gastric lesions, regardless of lesion size, with reduced rates of complications and recurrence. This technique has become the preferred method for curative resection, instead of conventional endoscopic mucosal resection and surgery, when distant metastases have negligible risk. In Western countries ...

Congenital kidney and urinary tract anomalies: a review for nephrologists

Kidney and urinary tract development disorder are two of the most prevalent congenital malformations and the main cause of chronic kidney disease in pediatric age patients. As such, it is very important that the nephrologist understands these pathologies to improve transition and ensure a good continuity between pediatric and adult nephrological care. The purpose of this article is to present a brief review of ...

Acute Treatment of Malignant Colorectal Occlusion: Real Life Practice

Introduction: Colorectal cancer presents itself as acute bowel occlusion in 10-40% of patients. There are two main therapeutic approaches: urgent surgery and endoluminal placement self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS). Aims and Methods: This study intended to better clarify the risk/benefit ratio of the above-mentioned approaches. We conducted a retrospective longitudinal multicenter study, including 189 patie...