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Sabagh M, Sabetkish N, Fakour S, Ramouz A, Weber S, Mieth M, Lurje G, Golriz M, Zeier M, Mehrabi A, Khajeh E. Methods to prevent lymphocele after kidney transplantation: Seeking the optimal technique for avoiding a preventable complication. Transplant Rev (Orlando) 2024; 38:100877. [PMID: 39142043 DOI: 10.1016/j.trre.2024.100877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND There are multiple methods for preventing lymphocele formation after kidney transplantation (KTx). However, lymphoceles still develop in up to one third of patients and the effectiveness of these different methods in preventing lymphocele is not well described. Here, we summarize the current strategies for preventing lymphocele after KTx. METHODS We conducted searches across several literature databases, including Medline (via PubMed), Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central. Lymphocele formation after KTx was the outcome of interest. A random-effects model was applied to evaluate pooled estimates, which were presented as hazard ratios (HRs) and odds ratios (ORs), along with the random pooled estimate (ES), 95% confidence interval (95% CI), and P value. We calculated the pooled rate of lymphocele formation after KTx with the following preventive methods: LigaSure, haemostatic materials, prophylactic drainage, ligation, peritoneal fenestration, and bipolar cautery techniques. RESULTS The literature search retrieved 87 unique studies after excluding duplicates. Twenty papers reporting on 5445 patients were incorporated in the qualitative analysis. The pooled lymphocele rate was 3.0% (95% CI = 0.6-13.7) for the LigaSure method, 8.3% (95% CI = 6.4-10.7) for drainage, 9.2% (95% CI = 5.9-14.1) for haemostatic materials, 12.2% (95% CI = 9.2-16.1) for ligation, 14.4% (95% CI = 12.0-17.3) for peritoneal fenestration, and 20.5% (95% CI = 10.2-36.8) for bipolar sealing. CONCLUSION Despite preventive methods, the incidence of lymphocele following KTx remains high. The use of LigaSure appears to be the most effective method for preventing lymphocele. However, given the broad range of reported lymphocele rates and lack of control groups, further validation of these findings is necessary.
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- Mohammadsadegh Sabagh
- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Diakonie Clinic Jung-Stilling, Siegen, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Lakha AS, Ahmed S, Hunter J, O’Callaghan J. Prophylactic Peri-Nephric Drain Placement in Renal Transplant Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Transpl Int 2024; 37:13030. [PMID: 39155950 PMCID: PMC11327091 DOI: 10.3389/ti.2024.13030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Renal transplantation is common worldwide, with >25,000 procedures performed in 2022. Usage of prophylactic perinephric drains is variable in renal transplantation; drains are associated with risks, and there is a lack of consensus regarding benefit of routine drain placement in these patients. This meta-analysis assessed whether prophylactic drainage reduced need for reintervention postoperatively. This systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out using the Preferred Reporting Items in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis, and prospectively registered on PROSPERO. Summary statistics for outcomes of interest underwent meta-analyses to a confidence interval (CI) of 95% and are presented as Forest Plots for Odds Ratio (OR). A systematic literature search in June 2023 revealed 1,540 unique articles across four databases. Of these, four retrospective cohort studies were selected. Meta-analysis of three studies showed no significant reduction in reintervention rate with pre-emptive drain placement, OR = 0.59 (95% CI: 0.16-2.23), p = 0.44. Meta-analysis did not show a significant reduction in perinephric collections with prophylactic drain insertion OR = 0.55 (95% CI: 0.13-2.37), p = 0.42. Finally, there is not good evidence that drain placement reduces superficial wound complications or improves 12-month graft survival. Further work is needed, including well-designed, prospective studies to assess the risks and benefits of drain placement in these patients. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023422685, Identifier PROSPERO CRD42021255795.
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- Adil S. Lakha
- Oxford University Hospitals National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, United Kingdom
- Centre for Evidence in Transplantation, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Prophylactic Peritoneal Fenestration during Kidney Transplantation Can Reduce the Type C Lymphocele Formation. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10235651. [PMID: 34884352 PMCID: PMC8658067 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10235651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Lymphocele is a common complication following kidney transplantation (KTx). We aimed to evaluate the preventive effect of peritoneal fenestration during KTx in reducing lymphocele. From January 2001, the data of all KTx were prospectively gathered in our digital data bank. From 2008, preventive peritoneal fenestration was performed as a routine procedure for all patients with KTx. Between 2001 and 2008, 579 KTx were performed without preventive peritoneal fenestration. To compare the results between with and without peritoneal fenestration, the same number of patients after 2008 (579 patients) was included in this study. The pre-, intra-, and postoperative data of the patients in these two groups were analyzed and compared, especially regarding the postoperative different types of lymphocele formation. The mean recipient age was 52.6 ± 13.8, and 33.7% of the patients were female. Type C lymphocele was significantly lower in the group with preventive fenestration (5.3% vs. 8.8%, p = 0.014 for 31/579 vs. 51/579). Peritoneal dialysis and implantation of the kidney in the left fossa were independently associated with a higher rate of type C lymphocele (OR 2.842, 95% CI 1.354–5.967, p = 0.006 and OR 3.614, 95% CI 1.215–10.747, p = 0.021, respectively). The results of this study showed that intraoperative preventive peritoneal fenestration could significantly reduce type C lymphocele.
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Golriz M, Sabagh M, Mohammadi S, Ghamarnejad O, Khajeh E, Mieth M, Al-Saeedi M, Diener MK, Mihaljevic AL, Morath C, Zeier M, Kulu Y, Mehrabi A. PREventive effect of FENestration with and without clipping on post-kidney transplantation lymphatic complications (PREFEN): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e032286. [PMID: 33051226 PMCID: PMC7554503 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Peritoneal fenestration is an effective preventive method for reducing the rate of lymphatic complications in kidney transplantation (KTx). The size of the fenestration plays an important role in its effectiveness. A large peritoneal window is no longer indicated, due to herniation and difficulties in performing biopsies. Small preventive fenestration is effective but will be closed too early. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether metal clips around the edges of a small fenestration result in optimal effects with minimum fenestration size. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This trial has been initiated in July 2019 and is expected to last for 2 and a half years. All patients older than 18 years, who receive kidneys from deceased donors, will be included. The kidney recipients will be randomly allocated to either a control arm (small fenestration alone) or an intervention arm (small fenestration with clipping). All fenestrations will be round, maximum 2 cm, and close to the kidney hilum. Clipping will be performed with eight metal clips around the peritoneal window (360°) in every 45° in an oblique position. The primary endpoint is the incidence of symptomatic post-KTx lymphatic complications, which require interventional treatment within 6 months after KTx. Secondary endpoints are intraoperative and postoperative outcomes, including blood loss, operation time, severity grade of lymphocele/lymphorrhea and relative symptoms. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This protocol study received approval from the Ethics Committee of the University of Heidelberg (Registration Number S-318/2017). A Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials checklist is available for this protocol. The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov Registry (NCT03682627).
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- Mohammad Golriz
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Kapoor A, Wong ECL, Vasisth G, Guo Y, Hassan F, Tajzler C, Hansra S, Piercey K, Lambe S. A prospective, randomized, pilot trial of a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-coated collagen patch (Hemopatch ®) for intraoperative hemostasis during deceased donor renal transplant. Can Urol Assoc J 2019; 14:E1-E5. [PMID: 31658009 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.5938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of using a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-coated collagen patch (Hemopatch®) in patients undergoing deceased donor renal transplant. The primary outcome was the amount of intraoperative estimated blood loss in those patients receiving the patch compared to without. Secondary outcomes were the subjective achievement of hemostasis, perigraft collection, and drop in hemoglobin 48 hours postoperatively. METHODS We performed a single-center, prospective, randomized trial. Patients scheduled to undergo deceased donor renal transplant surgery were randomized to receive the PEG-coated patch or standard hemostasis (i.e., electrocautery and clips). RESULTS A total of 30 patients were enrolled over 15 months and randomized to receive the PEG-coated patch (n=15) or standard hemostasis (n=15). The mean age was 62.5 years. As determined by the operating surgeon, hemostasis was successfully achieved in all 15 cases using the PEG-coated patch. In the PEG-coated patch group, there was a trend towards less estimated blood loss (237 cc vs. 327 cc; p=0.11) and a lower drop in hemoglobin 48 hours postoperatively (22.27 g/L vs. 29.53 g/L; p=0.09) compared to the standard hemostasis group. Perigraft collection was similar between groups (27% vs. 40%; p=0.43). Subgroup analysis on patients who received anticoagulation therapy revealed no significant difference in blood loss between groups. CONCLUSIONS Based on our single-center experience, the PEG-coated patch (Hemopatch®) is a safe and feasible option to aid hemostasis during deceased donor renal transplant surgery. Hemostasis was successfully achieved in all cases using the PEG-coated patch.
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- Anil Kapoor
- Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Corley A, Marsh N, Ullman AJ, Rickard CM. Tissue adhesive for vascular access devices: who, what, where and when? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 26:S4-S17. [PMID: 29068728 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2017.26.19.s4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Despite vascular access devices (VADs) being vital for patient care, device failure rates are unacceptably high with around 25% of central venous devices, and 30-40% of peripheral venous devices, developing complications that result in VAD failure. The use of tissue adhesive is a novel method of securing VADs and is gaining popularity, however the evidence base guiding its clinical use is still emerging. This article aims to review the types and properties of tissue adhesives, provide an overview of the existing evidence base, and discuss how tissue adhesives may be used in clinical practice.
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- Amanda Corley
- Adjunct Research Fellow, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland and PhD candidate, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- Research Fellow Vascular Access at both AVATAR, Menzies Health Institute Queensland Griffith University and Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, and PhD candidate, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- Paediatric Director and Industry Liaison, AVATAR, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland and Honorary Research Fellow, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Principal Director, AVATAR, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Professor School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland and Visiting Scholar, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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Mohammadifard M, Naseh G, Oskooi RK, Sharifzadeh G, Eshraghi S. Comparison of the sonographic findings in laparoscopic cholecystostomy with and without hemostatic agent on 45-day follow-up of patients attending hospital. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:1678-1684. [PMID: 31198736 PMCID: PMC6559063 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_92_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction: Cholelithiasis is one of the most prevalent pathological conditions, and elective laparoscopic cholecystostomy with and without hemostatic agent (HA) is the therapeutic approach to its treatment. This research study aimed to compare the sonographic findings of patients who underwent cholecystostomy with and without HA use. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive-analysis study was conducted by available nonprobability sampling technique, and according to Cochran Formula, 144 patients, who underwent laparoscopic cholecystostomy, were recruited and divided into two groups including a group of 85 patients with HA use and a group of 59 patients without HA use. Patients in each group had sonography on discharge date and 15, 30, and 45 days after the surgery. Data were collected and entered in SPSS-24 software; meanwhile, descriptive statistics was used to analyze Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and Friedman and Wilcoxon nonparametric test. Findings: The results of the study showed that the presence of echogenic mass with reverberation artifact (abscess mucosa) on 15- and 30-day follow-up sonography of patients, who underwent laparoscopic cholecystostomy, were significantly higher in patients with HA than in the group without HA (P < 0.05), and on 45-day follow-up sonography, there was no significant correlation regarding the presence of echogenic mass with reverberation artifact (abscess mucosa) and fluid in the two groups (P > 0.05). Besides, HA density significantly decreases in individuals over time (P < 0.05); however, there was no significant differences between HA reduction rate and gender (P > 0.05). Conclusion: These findings might be the indication of HA agents’ effect on surgical operations and their resemblance to abscess. Due to the possibility of temporary immune responses to HA, as an external object, it is necessary, in vital pathologies, to pay close attention to what differentiates the normal imaging appearance in follow-up sonography.
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- Department of Surgery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Imam Reza Hospital, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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Armando C, Evangelista S, Massimiliano C, Silvia A, Gaia P, Paola I, Maria C, Gianluca M, Nicola C, Concetta Anna D, Massimo C, Caterina S. Eradication of HCV Infection with the Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy in Renal Allograft Recipients. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:4674560. [PMID: 31179323 PMCID: PMC6507153 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4674560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection unfavorably affects the survival of both renal patients undergoing hemodialysis and renal transplant recipients. In this subset of patients, the effectiveness and safety of different combinations of interferon-free direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) have been analyzed in several small studies. Despite fragmentary, the available data demonstrate that DAA treatment is safe and effective in eradicating HCV infection, with a sustained virologic response (SVR) rates nearly 95% and without an increased risk of allograft rejection. This review article analyzes the results of most published studies on this topic to favor more in-depth knowledge of the readers on the subject. We suggest, however, perseverating in this update as the optimal DAA regimen may not be proposed yet, because of the expected arrival of newer DAAs and of the lack of data from large multicenter randomized controlled trials.
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- Calogero Armando
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Public Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Human Reproduction and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Laboratory Science, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Medical Statistic and Molecular Epidemiology, University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Public Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Reduction of lymphocele rate in patients undergoing sentinel node biopsy for melanoma by intraoperative placement of plant-based hemostatic powder: Results of a prospective trial. Am J Surg 2019; 217:878-881. [PMID: 30799018 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2018] [Revised: 02/09/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lymphocele is a complication of sentinel node biopsy (SNB) for melanoma. Plant-based hemostatic powder (PBHP) may have a lymphostatic benefit. We studied whether PBHP placed intraoperatively could reduce lymphocele rates. METHODS We performed an open label, prospective, IRB -approved, before- and-after, matched control trial of PBHP placed into the wound in patients undergoing SNB of groin or axillary nodes for melanoma staging. Patient/tumor features and lymphocele rates were compared by standard statistical tests. RESULTS 66 control and 66 treatment (49 axillary and 17 groin in each arm) SNBs were performed in 61 and 55 patients, respectively, for a total 132 SNBs in 116 patients. Patient and tumor features were similar between groups. Nineteen lymphoceles occurred (14.4%); lymphocele rates were 22.2% (14/66) in the control group and 7.6% (5/66) in the treatment group (p = 0.026). The reduction in lymphocele rates between arms was greater for axillary than for groin sites (87.5% vs. 33%); the axillary reduction was statistically significant (p = 0.030). CONCLUSIONS Intra-operative placement of PBHP reduced the rate of lymphoceles in patients undergoing SNB for melanoma.
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Mihaljevic AL, Heger P, Abbasi Dezfouli S, Golriz M, Mehrabi A. Prophylaxis of lymphocele formation after kidney transplantation via peritoneal fenestration: a systematic review. Transpl Int 2017; 30:543-555. [DOI: 10.1111/tri.12952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2016] [Revised: 12/19/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- André L. Mihaljevic
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery; University Hospital Heidelberg; Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery; University Hospital Heidelberg; Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery; University Hospital Heidelberg; Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery; University Hospital Heidelberg; Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery; University Hospital Heidelberg; Heidelberg Germany
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