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Background

Doppler ultrasonography plays an important role in the postoperative management of liver transplantation. We present our initial experiences evaluating liver transplants with the use of postoperative Doppler sonography.

Methods

In our hospital, we performed 20 liver transplantations from July 2014 to October 2016. Among 20 patients, we performed 15 deceased-donor liver transplantations (DDLTs) and 5 living-donor liver transplantations (LDLTs). For deceased donors, inferior vena cava anastomoses were performed with the use of the piggyback technique, and for living donors, modified right grafts were used with middle hepatic vein reconstruction by Dacron graft. In the intensive care unit, we performed Doppler ultrasound at least once a day and at every clinical need. We checked hepatic blood flow by means of Doppler ultrasound.

Results

Eighteen patients underwent Doppler ultrasonography once a day up to postoperative day 6. Of the patients who received LDLT, 2 patients underwent Doppler ultrasonography twice a day because the operator was concerned about the hepatic artery anastomosis. Findings on Doppler ultrasound showed no abnormal wave form in hepatic artery, portal vein and hepatic veins. No patient had abnormal findings on angiographic computerized tomography. There was 1 graft failure in 20 recipients. The graft failure was primary nonfunction, and retransplantation was done. During the hospitalizations, there were no vascular complications.

Conclusions

Doppler ultrasonography can be used to evaluate postoperative vascular complications in liver transplant patients. When the operator checks postoperative Doppler ultrasonography, it is possible to differentiate between patients, and it may help to detect the vascular complications earlier.  相似文献   

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Orthopaedic surgeons specialising in adult hip reconstruction surgery often face the problem of osteoarthritis secondary to congenital hip disease(CHD). To achieve better communication among physicians,better treatment planning and evaluation of the results of various treatment options,an agreed terminology is needed to describe the entire pathology. Furthermore,a generally accepted classification of the deformities is necessary. Herein,the authors propose the use of the term "congenital hip disease" and its classification as dysplasia,low dislocation and high dislocation. Knowledge of the CHD natural history facilitates comprehension of the potential development and progression of the disease,which differs among the aforementioned types. This can lead to better understanding of the anatomical abnormalities found in the different CHD types and thus facilitate preoperative planning and choice of the most appropriate management for adult patients. The basic principles for improved results of total hip replacement in patients with CHD,especially those with low and high dislocation,are: Wide exposure,restoration of the normal centre of rotation and the use of special techniques and implants for the reconstruction of the acetabulum and femur. Application of these principles during total hip replacement in young female patients born with severe deformities of the hip joint has led to radical improvement of their quality of life.  相似文献   

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Madelung's deformity, the history, aetiology, pathogenesis and prognosis, is discussed, on the basis of the literature. The author's material of 26 cases has been followed up. Thirteen of them were treated by resection of the ulna head or shortening of the ulna, with or without wedge osteotomy of the radius. The result was an improvement in pain and a cosmetic improvement, but mobility was unaltered. Spontaneous improvement in the symptoms is common, so that a waiting policy, and observation of the patient until growth ceases, is recommended.  相似文献   

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Background

Pericardial effusion is a common feature of end-stage liver disease. In this case report we describe the intraoperative management of recurrent pericardial effusion, without re-pericardiocentesis, to prevent circulatory collapse during a critical surgical time-point; that is, during manipulation of the major vessels and graft reperfusion.

Methods

A 47-year-old woman with hepatitis B was scheduled to undergo deceased donor liver transplantation (LT). A large pericardial effusion was preoperatively identified using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). The patient also had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Two days before surgery, preemptive pericardiocentesis was performed and the 1150-mL effusion was drained. Intraoperatively, recurrence of the large pericardial effusion was identified using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). During inferior vena cava manipulation, the surgeon consulted the anesthesiologist to evaluate the hemodynamic changes in the patient. After 3 attempts, the transplant team was able to determine the most appropriate anastomosis site, defined as that with the least impact on cardiac function. To prevent the development of severe postreperfusion syndrome, 10% MgSO4 (2 g) was gradually infused 20 minutes before portal vein declamping, and immediately before graft reperfusion a 100-μg bolus of epinephrine was administered.

Results

During graft reperfusion, there was no evidence of heart chamber collapse or flow disturbance, as seen on the TEE findings. Postoperatively, the patient recovered completely and was discharged from the hospital. Six months after surgery, there was no sign of pericardial effusion on follow-up TTE.

Conclusion

Our intraoperative strategy may prevent cardiac collapse in patients with pericardial effusion detected during LT. Intraoperative TEE plays an important role in guiding hemodynamic management.  相似文献   

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Purpose

Our objective was to investigate the effects of age on patient and graft survival in expanded criteria donor (ECD) renal transplantation.

Methods

Between February 2000 and December 2015, we analyzed 405 deceased donor renal transplants, including 128 grafts (31.9%) from ECDs. Based on recipient age and ECD criteria classification, the recipients were divided into four groups: Group I, non-ECD to recipient age <50 years; Group II, non-ECD to recipient age ≥50 years; Group III, ECD to recipient age <50 years; and Group IV, ECD to recipient age ≥50 years.

Results

Among the four groups, there were significant differences in baseline characteristics (age, body mass index [BMI], cause of end-stage renal disease [ESRD], number of kidney transplantations, and use of induction agent). The mean modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) glomerular filtration rate (GFR) level at 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years after transplantation was significantly lower in patients with ECDs but MDRD GFR level at 7, 9, and 10 years did not differ significantly (P = .183, .041, and .388, respectively). There were no significant differences in graft survival (P = .400) and patient survival (P = .147).

Conclusion

Our result shows that, regardless of recipient age, kidney transplants donated by deceased ECDs have similar graft and patient survival.  相似文献   

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Introduction

Because of the shortage of organs available for transplantation, living related sequential transplantation with the use of liver and a kidney from the same donor has emerged as a reasonable therapeutic alternative. However, there is insufficient literature about the complications that living donors experience after simultaneous kidney and liver transplantations.

Methods

From December 2001 to October 2009, 5 living donors provided simultaneous donation of livers and kidneys and 1 living donor donated first her kidney and then her liver. Demographic data of the donors and information concerning the surgery and postoperative observation were collected prospectively.

Results

All of the donors were female. The median age was 27.5 (range, 19–36) years. Indications requiring the simultaneous transplantation of livers and kidneys were primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) in 5 potential recipients and cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis B infection and idiopathic chronic renal insufficiency in 1 potential recipient. Four recipients underwent right hepatectomy (segments 5–8) and right nephrectomy; 1 recipient underwent left hepatectomy (segments 2–4) and right nephrectomy; and 1 recipient underwent left lobectomy (segments 2–3) and right nephrectomy. There were no complications except in 1 donor (postoperative ileus). No donor developed hypertension or microalbuminuria.

Conclusions

With the right indications, appropriate preoperative evaluation, meticulous surgical technique, proper postoperative care, and long-term close monitoring to minimize morbidity and mortality risks, liver and kidney donation from the same donor can be considered for simultaneous kidney and liver transplantation.  相似文献   

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Background

Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a rare condition that generally affects immunosuppressed patients. The mortality of IA is known to be >90% in liver transplantation (LT) recipients; the lung is the most commonly affected organ, followed by the brain. There have been reports in the literature of cerebral aspergillosis (CA) in LT recipients. In all previous reports, CA developed after LT. We present the first case (to the best of our knowledge) of preexisting CA diagnosed and successfully treated after LT.

Case Report

A 59-year-old male patient underwent emergency deceased-donor LT for alcoholic liver cirrhosis. Preoperative imaging showed multiple lesions in both cerebral hemispheres, indicative of brain abscess or metastases. Before definitive diagnosis of the brain lesion, the deceased-donor LT was performed. On postoperative day 15, the patient developed a fever of 38.0°C and drowsy mental status. Magnetic resonance imaging showed increased number and size of brain abscesses. Stereotactic brain abscess aspiration was performed, and pathologic findings revealed aspergillosis. Voriconazole was started immediately. The patient improved steadily and was discharged 1 month after initiation of voriconazole treatment.

Conclusions

This case is the first report of preexisting CA treated successfully after LT. Voriconazole is a potent therapeutic agent of CA. When LT is performed with an undiagnosed brain lesion, aggressive diagnostic measures are necessary postoperatively. If CA is diagnosed, successful treatment may be possible with voriconazole.  相似文献   

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IntroductionAccelerated antibody-mediated rejection is a major challenge after kidney transplantation. While the clinical course, diagnosis, and treatment of cell-mediated acute rejection is agreed upon and has been successfully performed, the antibody-mediated rejection remains a problem. Biopsies cannot be repeated several times, are not always representative, and are refused by many patients. Analysis of T-cell subsets and donor-specific antibodies (DSAs) might be an additive diagnostic tool in the case of kidney transplantation.MethodBetween 2015 and 2017, 50 kidney transplant patients were enrolled in the study. Patients were divided into 2 clinical groups: primary transplants and regrafted patients. Serum samples were collected right before the operation, then in 1 week; 30, 60, and 180 days; and yearly. Besides routine laboratory, multicolor flow cytometry was performed for T cell subsets, and Luminex Single Antigen Bead assay for the detection on donor-specific anti-HLA antibodies. Medical data were also fixed.ResultsThe percentage of CD4+ and CD8+ cells (the CD4+/CD8+ rate) did not change much over time in either group. The percentage of CD19+ cells increased until week 1, then decreased back to its original level by day 180. CD56+/3-% was high in both groups and had no characteristic kinetics by the time. The CD4+ naïve absolute cell count increased in first-time transplants and did not decreased back to its original value until the end of year 1. This is in contrast to retransplants, where CD4+ naïve cell count rapidly dropped below its original value and remained low throughout the first year after transplantation. The CD8+ effector memory absolute cell-count was higher in first-time transplants compared to retransplanted patients in all time points. By the end of month 1, the CD19+ naïve absolute cell-count increased in first-time transplants to 170% of its original value; however, it remained or decreased in second transplants. By the end of the first year, the CD19+ naïve absolute cell count diminished to 70% in first-time transplants and 38% in second transplants. DSA was detected in 9 out of the 38 first-time transplants (23.7%) compared to 7 out of 12 (58.3%) in regrafted patients during the observational period (P = .001). It was typical for regrafted patients for DSAs to appear earlier after transplantation, and that more simultaneously different antibodies were detected against more antigens at the first time point compared to first-time transplants.DiscussionThe 2 groups were similar in demographics and there were no differences regarding the clinical course, complications, or output data. However, we found statistical differences regarding the dynamics of T cell subsets and DSAs. The parallel measurement of CD subsets and DSAs might be a sensitive and useful additive tool in diagnosing subclinical immunologic changes after transplantation.  相似文献   

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Introduction

The aim of this study was to examine the durability of photoselective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP) with the 120W GreenLight HPS® laser (American Medical Systems, Minnetonka, MN, US), and to examine the incidence, nature and factors associated with complications from the procedure.

Methods

Clinical records of PVP patients were reviewed to compare details between patients who developed complications and those who did not. Kaplan–Meier survival curves were used to assess durability. Cox regression was used to examine associations between complications and perioperative factors.

Results

Successful outcomes were maintained in 84% of 117 patients at the 2-year follow-up appointment. Complication rates were low and comparable with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Complications were developed by 18 patients (15.4%) over a mean follow-up duration of 20.8 months. The most common complications were residual prostate requiring another surgery (5/117, 4.3%) and urethral stricture (4/117, 3.4%). Patients with complications had significantly longer catheterisation duration. Length of hospital stay, lasing energy, pre and postoperative levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA), pre and postoperative maximum flow rate (Qmax), and age at surgery were not found to influence development of complications.

Conclusions

Results from PVP with an HPS® laser are durable. Complications are low and compare favourably with TURP. Lasing energy, PSA, Qmax, patient age and length of stay are not associated with development of complications. However, a longer postoperative catheterisation after PVP is associated with development of complications.  相似文献   

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The aim of this study was to analyse the immunosuppressive contribution of cyclosporin metabolites in liver-grafted patients. Therefore the immunosuppressive potency of 17 metabolites, alone and in combination, was tested in human mixed lymphocyte cultures, and the results were correlated with metabolite blood levels in liver-grafted patients. Of the 17 metabolites tested only six highly lipophilic metabolites showed a detectable immunosuppressive activity of up to 10% of the activity of cyclosporin; the effect of combining metabolites was additive. For calculation of the in vivo activity, blood levels of seven major cyclosporin metabolites were determined in liver-grafted patients with normal liver function (group A, 43 episodes) and with severe hyperbilirubinaemia (group B, 66 episodes). Both patient groups had comparable levels of parent drug (122.9±17.4 vs. 111.1±23.5 ng/ml by HPLC) and similar blood levels of the highly lipophilic metabolites 17, 1 and 18. By contrast, blood levels of the less lipophilic metabolites 8, 9, 26 and 203–218 were substantially increased in group B (P<0.05). High overall metabolite blood levels in group B were also indicated by a non-specific monoclonal RIA (520±199 ng/ml for group A vs. 1318±407 ng/ml for group B). Despite the very high levels in group B, however, the overall contribution of the metabolites to immunosuppression was similar in both groups (12.6±5.0% for group A vs. 13.8±5.6% for group B). These findings indicate that, despite a marked accumulation of cyclosporin metabolites in patients with severe cholestatic liver dysfunction, their immunosuppressive contribution remains low. This suggests that for assessment of the immunosuppressive potency of cyclosporin therapy monitoring of parent drug levels is necessary and sufficient. Since a variety of non-immunological effects of high metabolite levels cannot be excluded, however, additional non-specific measurements may, nevertheless, be useful in patients with severely disturbed liver graft function.  相似文献   

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Background

There is conflicting evidence regarding the impact of human immunodeficiency virus serostatus on trauma outcomes in low-resource settings. This study sought to evaluate the impact of human immunodeficiency virus serostatus on mortality outcomes for Rwandan patients presenting after trauma.

Methods

This retrospective review of the University of Rwanda trauma registry captured all adult trauma patients with known human immunodeficiency virus status presenting between March 2011 and July 2015. Confirmed human immunodeficiency virus-positive cases were matched 1:2 with known human immunodeficiency virus-negative controls using a modified Kampala Trauma Score, sex, and district of residence or primary hospital. All-cause mortality was compared using multivariable logistic regression.

Results

In total, 11,280 patients were recorded prospectively in the registry (169 human immunodeficiency virus positive; 334 human immunodeficiency virus negative matches). There was no difference in delay of hospital presentation or time until operation (P?=?.50 and P?=?.57, respectively). Less than 30% of all patients underwent operation during admission (n?=?133), and the rate of operative intervention was independent of human immunodeficiency virus serostatus (P?=?.946). There was no association between development of any complication and human immunodeficiency virus status (P?=?.837). The overall mortality rate was 8.9% and 3.3% for human immunodeficiency virus-positive and human immunodeficiency virus-negative patients, respectively (P?=?.010). Human immunodeficiency virus positivity was associated with increased 30-day mortality when controlling for potential confounders (P?=?.016; odds ratio 3.60, 95% confidence interval: 1.27–10.2, C statistic 0.88).

Conclusion

Both human immunodeficiency virus and trauma pose substantial public health threats in sub-Saharan Africa. Known human immunodeficiency virus seropositivity in Rwandan trauma patients is associated with early mortality. Further investigation regarding testing, treatment, and outcomes in human immunodeficiency virus-positive trauma patients is warranted and provides an opportunity for leveraging human immunodeficiency virus global health efforts in trauma outcomes assessment.  相似文献   

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