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Santos F, Pinho S, Costa A. Continuous popliteal sciatic nerve block after day-care foot surgery. Anaesthesia 2015; 70:231-2. [PMID: 25583193 DOI: 10.1111/anae.12995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Vieira SD, Rabbani ARC, Santos F, Silva-Mann R, Arrigoni-Blank MF, Prata APN, Resende LV, Pasqual M, Blank AF. Molecular characterization of bromeliads from northeast Brazil. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH 2014; 13:9851-60. [PMID: 25501194 DOI: 10.4238/2014.november.27.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Bromeliaceae is an important botany family that includes many species with economic value; demand for members of this family is increasing. However, illegal collection frequently occurs, drastically reducing the species populations; thus, it is necessary to collect and store Bromeliaceae genetic material. In this study, we identified and quantified genetic variability of the Bromeliad family using dominant markers to create the first Germplasm Bank in the northeast region of Brazil. Molecular tools were used to characterize the collected accessions. The combination of 11 inter-simple sequence repeats and 13 random amplified polymorphic DNA markers were used to detect the genetic variability of wild bromeliad accessions.
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Araújo F, Sepriano A, Madureira P, Aguiar R, Bernardo A, Silva C, Sousa E, Santos F, Sequeira G, Canhão H, Santos H, Garcia J, Pereira Silva J, Canas Silva J, Oliveira M, Salvador M, Nero P, Monteiro P, Nόvoa T, Branco J. AB0660 Predictive Factors of Treatment Response to A Second Tnf-α Inhibitor in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis - Results from the Portuguese Register Reuma.Pt. Ann Rheum Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.5590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Santos F, Leal DC, Raso TF, Souza BMPS, Cunha RM, Martinez VHR, Barrouin-Melo SM, Franke CR. Risk factors associated with Chlamydia psittaci infection in psittacine birds. J Med Microbiol 2014; 63:458-463. [DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.060632-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Chlamydia psittaci is the aetiological agent of chlamydiosis in birds, especially Psittaciformes. The objective of the present study was to detect C. psittaci by means of semi-nested PCR among psittacine birds sold at pet markets and kept as pet birds in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Questionnaires were used to identify risk factors involved in the epidemiology of the disease. In addition, the management of birds and cages was observed at each location studied. The frequency of C. psittaci infection was 10.6 % (33/311) in the psittacine birds studied. Birds kept in households were less frequently positive (3.4 %; 5/148) than those at pet markets (17.2 %; 28/163). Among the several factors analysed in the epidemiology of the disease, only population density (P = 0.001) and cage hygiene (P = 0.041) in birds at pet markets were significantly associated with C. psittaci infection. These results demonstrate the presence of C. psittaci infection in Psittaciformes kept as pets and held at pet markets in Salvador, Bahia, showing that this micro-organism is a public health concern. Control measures should be encouraged to prevent the spread of the agent among birds, as well as among employees and customers.
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Azevedo R, Santos A, Ribeiro Júnior C, Santos F, Araújo L, Bicalho F, Fonseca L, Geraseev L. Desempenho de vacas em lactação alimentadas com dietas contendo torta de macaúba. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2014. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-09352014000100029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Avaliaram-se o consumo de nutrientes e a produção e composição do leite de vacas da raça Holandesa alimentadas com dietas contendo diferentes quantidades de inclusão de torta de macaúba. Oito animais foram distribuídos em dois quadrados latinos 4x4, sendo quatro tratamentos, 0, 100, 200 e 300g kg-1 de TM na matéria seca da dieta, e quatro períodos experimentais de 21 dias, 14 de adaptação e sete de avaliações. A adição de quantidades crescentes de torta de macaúba à dieta alterou o consumo de matéria seca, matéria orgânica, proteína bruta, extrato etéreo, fibra em detergente neutro, carboidratos não fibrosos, produção e os teores de lactose, extrato seco desengordurado e sólidos totais do leite, bem como a eficiência alimentar e a digestibilidade da matéria seca. Por outro lado, não foi verificada diferença nos teores de gordura do leite. A adição da TM em até 300g kg-1 da dieta comprometeu o consumo e o desempenho produtivo dos animais.
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Goulão V, Lafuente E, Silva J, Fernandes M, Santos F, Ferreira A. Evaluation of functional differences between two anticoagulation methods used in continuous renal replacement therapy in critical patients. Crit Care 2014. [PMCID: PMC4069852 DOI: 10.1186/cc13585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Souto C, Santos F, Fortunato M, Fernandez G, Roldão M. Assessment of dose constraints of the organs at risk on HDR brachytherapy of cervical cancer based on 3D-CT images: Dose prescription to the target volume versus the point A planning method. Phys Med 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2014.07.236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Holland C, Carey L, Santos F. Interprofessional Rounds: New Rhythm of the Cardiac ICU. Can J Cardiol 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2013.07.782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Ferreira J, Mostarda C, Dal Lago P, Santos F, Consolim-Colombo F, Irigoyen MC. Inspiratory loaded exercises improve cardiovascular vagal modulation and barorreflex sensitivity in subjects with hypertension. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p3400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Alvarez A, Moreno P, Santos F, Vaquero J, Baamonde C, Algar F, Cerezo F, Salvatierra A. B-002EXTENDED RECIPIENTS BUT NOT EXTENDED DONORS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH POOR OUTCOMES FOLLOWING LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivt288.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Santos F, Mourao A, Vieira-Sousa E, Costa J, Santos H, Barcelos A, Tavares V, Fonseca J, Rabiais S, Felix J, Branco J. AB0881 Quality of life determines sick leave in ankylosing spondylitis. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Arango E, Espinosa D, Illana J, Carrasco G, Moreno P, Algar FJ, Alvarez A, Cerezo F, Baamonde C, Requejo A, Redel J, Vaquero J, Santos F, Salvatierra A. Lung volume reduction surgery after lung transplantation for emphysema-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Transplant Proc 2013; 44:2115-7. [PMID: 22974928 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.07.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) has become a palliative treatment for patients with advanced emphysema and disabling dyspnea. After single lung transplantation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, LVRS may be indicated to improve graft dysfunction caused by native lung hyperinflation compressing the grafted lung. This common complication is the subject of our study, which showed LVRS to be helpful to manage this situation. We performed an observational retrospective and descriptive study using the data of 293 patients transplanted in our center between January 1996 and October 2011. Some of the patients who underwent a single lung transplantation developed native lung hyperinflation years after the transplantation, interfering with respiratory function due to graft compression.
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de Pablo A, Santos F, Solé A, Borro JM, Cifrian JM, Laporta R, Monforte V, Román A, de la Torre M, Ussetti P, Zurbano F. Recommendations on the use of everolimus in lung transplantation. Transplant Rev (Orlando) 2012; 27:9-16. [PMID: 23276646 DOI: 10.1016/j.trre.2012.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2012] [Accepted: 11/09/2012] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The antiproliferative effect of everolimus provides a therapeutic option in the immunosuppression therapy of lung transplantation, by reducing both the risk of acute rejection and the process of progressive fibrosis that determines chronic graft rejection. However, few data on the use of everolimus in lung transplantation have been published to date, and the specific indications of the drug, along with the most adequate time for its introduction or dosing, have not been defined yet. The aim of this article is to propose recommendations for the use of everolimus in lung transplant recipients, including indications, dosing schedules and the use of concomitant immunosuppression. This consensus document has been developed by experts of all the Spanish lung transplant groups from the review of the existing literature and the clinical experience.
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Prista A, Lopes V, Saranga S, Nhantumbo L, Santos F, Maia J. A cross cultural comparison of sedentary behavior of African and European youth. J Sci Med Sport 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Espinosa D, Baamonde C, Illana J, Arango E, Carrasco G, Moreno P, Algar F, Álvarez A, Cerezo F, Santos F, Vaquero J, Redel J, Salvatierra A. Lung Cancer in Patients With Lung Transplants. Transplant Proc 2012; 44:2118-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.07.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Ferreira A, Esperto H, Canha C, Aragão A, Santos F, Teixeira Verissimo M, Nascimento Costa J. Using the STOPP and START criteria on an internal medicine ward (January–March 2012). Eur Geriatr Med 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2012.07.303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Pinheiro C, Santos F, Miranda-Goncalves V, Boccardo E, Lepique A, Longatto-Filho A, Villa L, Baltazar F. 469 Role of Monocarboxylate Transporters (MCTs) in the Regulation of the Metabolic Profile of Cervical Cancer Cells by Hypoxia. Eur J Cancer 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(12)71142-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Santos F, Pinheiro C, Miranda-Goncalves V, Vieira A, Paredes J, Schmitt F, Baltazar F. 453 Regulation of the Metabolic Profile of Breast Cancer Cells by Hypoxia. Eur J Cancer 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(12)71126-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Santos H, Isidoro L, Leite A, Costa C, Santos F. Rombencefalitis por enterovirus. An Pediatr (Barc) 2012; 76:243-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2011.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2011] [Revised: 10/11/2011] [Accepted: 10/31/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Roman A, Ussetti P, Zurbano F, Borro JM, Solé A, Carreño MC, Santos F. A retrospective 12-month study of conversion to everolimus in lung transplant recipients. Transplant Proc 2012; 43:2693-8. [PMID: 21911148 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2011] [Revised: 05/16/2011] [Accepted: 06/06/2011] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Everolimus has potent antifibrotic effects that may potentially affect the clinical course of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) or provide nephroprotective immunosuppressive regimens for lung transplantation. METHODS We retrospectively assessed the 12-month outcomes of the conversion to everolimus among lung recipients in six Spanish centers. RESULTS From March 2005 to December 2007, 65 lung recipients who were at a mean posttransplantation time of 10.2 ± 7.9 months were converted to everolimus, mainly because of BOS (64.6%) or renal insufficiency (RI; 12.3%). The initial dose of everolimus was 1.9 ± 0.6 mg/d and the mean blood trough levels were stable over time (6.4 ± 2.8 ng/mL at 12 months). Conversion to everolimus allowed us to eliminate the calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) in 21% of patients. Among the overall population, the forced expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV(1)) and renal function remained stable. Mean FEV(1) did not change among the 35 (81%) patients surviving BOS at 12 months: preconversion FEV(1): 1.449.5 ± 641.9 mL vs 12-month FEV(1): 1420.0 ± 734.6 mL (P = .866). There was a significant improvement in renal function among the RI patients with mean glomerular filtration rates of 42.2 ± 15.2 mL/min/1.73 m(2) (P = .043) at 6 and 44.4 ± 18.8 mL/min/1.73 m(2) at 12 months, (P = .063) and a decrease in the use of CNIs from 1% of RI patients preconversion to 57% at 6 and 75% at 12 months. With a mean of 8.1- months follow-up (range: 1-31.3) overall survival was 84.6% at 1 year and 50% at 22.3 months. Progressive BOS was the main cause of death. Reasons for everolimus discontinuation were patient death (n = 10), lack of efficacy (n = 4), gastrointestinal adverse events (n = 2), and edema (n = 2). CONCLUSIONS BOS and RI were the main indications for conversion to everolimus among lung recipients. Conversion to everolimus improved renal function among patients converted because of RI. The present results were inconclusive regarding effects of everolimus on BOS.
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Stefano JT, Cogliati B, Santos F, Lima VMR, Mazo DC, Matte U, Alvares-da-Silva MR, Silveira TR, Carrilho FJ, Oliveira CPMS. S-Nitroso-N-acetylcysteine induces de-differentiation of activated hepatic stellate cells and promotes antifibrotic effects in vitro. Nitric Oxide 2011; 25:360-5. [PMID: 21820071 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2011.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2011] [Revised: 06/22/2011] [Accepted: 07/04/2011] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Nitric oxide (NO) has been shown to act as a potent antifibrogenic agent by decreasing myofibroblast differentiation. S-Nitroso-N-acetylcysteine (SNAC), a NO donor, attenuates liver fibrosis in rats, but the cellular and molecular mechanisms on liver myofibroblast-like phenotype still remain unknown. Here, we investigate the antifibrotic effects of SNAC on hepatic stellate cells, the major fibrogenic cell type in the liver. A murine GRX cell line was incubated with SNAC (100μM) or vehicle (control group) for 72h. Cell viability was measured by MTT colorimetric assay and the conversion of myofibroblast into quiescent fat-storing cell phenotype was evaluated by Oil-Red-O staining. TGFβ-1, TIMP-1, and MMP-13 levels were measure in the supernatant by ELISA. Profibrogenic- and fibrolytic-related gene expression was quantified using real-time qPCR. SNAC induced phenotype conversion of myofibroblast-like phenotype into quiescent cells. SNAC decreased gene and protein expression of TGFβ-1 and MMP-2 compared to control groups. Besides, SNAC down-regulated profibrogenic molecules and up-regulated MMP-13 gene expression, which plays a key role in the degradation of interstitial collagen in liver fibrosis. In conclusion, these findings demonstrate that SNAC efficiently can modulate the activation and functionality of murine hepatic stellate cells and could be considered as an antifibrotic treatment to human liver fibrosis.
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Santos F, Sheehy O, Perreault S, Ferreira E, Berard A. Exposure to anti-infective drugs during pregnancy and the risk of small-for-gestational-age newborns: a case-control study. BJOG 2011; 118:1374-82. [PMID: 21749628 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03041.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the association between anti-infective exposure during the last two trimesters of pregnancy and the risk of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) newborns. DESIGN Case-control study within the Québec Pregnancy Registry. SETTING Province of Québec, Canada. SAMPLE Analyses were performed on prospectively collected data of 63,338 pregnant women that met eligibility criteria for the study (8192 cases and 55,146 controls). METHODS Unconditional logistic regression models were used to quantify the association between exposure to anti-infective drugs and the risk of SGA. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES A case of SGA was defined as a pregnancy resulting in a baby that weighs below the tenth percentile, adjusted for gestational age and gender, according to the Canadian gender-specific reference curves. A control was defined as a pregnancy resulting in a baby that weighs greater or equal to the tenth percentile, adjusted for gestational age and gender. RESULTS Exposure to all combined anti-infective drugs was not associated with the risk of SGA (OR 0.97; 95% CI 0.91-1.04). The use of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim was associated with SGA (OR 1.61; 95% CI 1.16-2.23), whereas the use of urinary anti-infective drugs decreased the risk (OR 0.80; 95% CI 0.65-0.97). CONCLUSIONS Exposure to sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim during the last two trimesters of pregnancy was associated with SGA. Further research is needed to address the use of other therapeutic alternatives in the management of infections that predispose infants being born SGA in pregnant women with other risk factors for this condition.
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Santos F, Bley C, Helman R, Perini G, Esteves I, Silva L, Bello I, Ribeiro M, Araujo S, Kassab C, Esposito B, Nomura C, Kay F, Baroni R, Velloso E, Hamerschlak N. 349 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detection of iron overload in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Leuk Res 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0145-2126(11)70351-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Espinosa D, Algar FJ, Moreno P, Illana J, Alvarez A, Cerezo F, Baamonde C, Santos F, Vaquero JM, Redel J, Salvatierra A. Experience of the Reina Sofia hospital in lobar lung transplantation. Transplant Proc 2011; 42:3214-6. [PMID: 20970656 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.05.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The number of patients awaiting lung transplantation has steadily increased over the past decade, but the number of donors has remained relatively stable. Owing to the increasing scarcity of donor lungs, especially for pediatric and small adult recipients, advanced operative strategies for the use of larger grafts for smaller recipients have been developed. Size matching between donors and recipients represents one of the organ distribution criteria widely accepted by lung transplantation teams. However, in some cases it is not possible to allocate a donor to the corresponding size-compatible recipient. To avoid possible complications derived from the implantation of oversized lungs into smaller recipients, various methods of downsizing are applied for cadaveric donor lungs, such as lobar transplantation. We review our experience in 6 patients undergoing volume reduction of the lung graft by lobar resection at the time of transplantation. Graft volume reduction by anatomic resection (lobar transplantation) is a reliable and safe procedure to overcome size disparities between the donor and the recipient of a lung transplant, and thus to maximize the number of donors.
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Algar FJ, Espinosa D, Moreno P, Illana J, Cerezo F, Alvarez A, Baamonde C, Redel J, Vaquero JM, Santos F, Salvatierra A. Results of lung transplantation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients. Transplant Proc 2011; 42:3211-3. [PMID: 20970655 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.05.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Lung transplantation (OLT) remains the only available therapy for patients with end-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The objective of this study was to review our experience of OLT for end-stage IPF (IPFLT) patients, seeking to identify variables associated with survival for comparison with outcomes of other indications for LT (OILT). From October 1993 to December 2009, we performed 310 consecutive OLT in 301 patients for treatment of various end-stage pulmonary conditions. The indications for OLT were: IPF (n=89, 30.5%) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (n=82), cystic fibrosis (n=80), bronchiectasis (n=12), alfa-1-antitrypsin deficit (n=6), primary pulmonary hypertension (n=4), bronchiolitis obliterans (n=4), other conditions (n=15). We observed significant differences in the actuarial survival between the IPFLT and the OILT groups particularly at the expense of worse perioperative 30-day and early 1-year mortality in the IPFLT group. Upon univariate and multivariate analyses, the need for cardiopulmonary bypass, previous recipient ventilator dependence, and donor age>50 years were all associated with poorer survival rates among IPF patients. In our experience, survival did not differ between patients who underwent a single versus a bilateral sequential lung transplant (BSLT); however, BSLT cases were associated with short-term damage but long-term survival. The functional results in the IPFLT group were excellent. We observed significant improvements in the values of arterial oxygen pressure (PaO2), arterial carbon dioxide pressure (PaCO2), forced vital capacity (FVC%) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1%) at 6, 12, and 36 months compared to their pretransplant baseline results.
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