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De La Mata NL, Khou V, Hedley JA, Kelly PJ, Morton RL, Wyburn K, Webster AC. Journey to kidney transplantation: patient dynamics, suspensions, transplantation and deaths in the Australian kidney transplant waitlist. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2024; 39:1138-1149. [PMID: 38017628 PMCID: PMC11210985 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfad253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND People on the kidney waitlist are less informed about potential suspensions. Disparities may exist among those who are suspended and who return to the waitlist. We evaluated the patient journey after entering the waitlist, including suspensions and outcomes, and factors associated with these transitions. METHODS We included all incident patients waitlisted for their first transplant from deceased donors in Australia from 2006 to 2019. We described all clinical transitions after entering the waitlist. We predicted the restricted mean survival time (unadjusted and adjusted) until first transplant by the number of prior suspensions. We evaluated factors associated with transitions using flexible survival models and clinical endpoints using Cox models. RESULTS Of 8466 patients waitlisted and followed over 45 757.4 person-years (median 4.8 years), 6741 (80%) were transplanted, 381 (5%) died waiting and 1344 (16%) were still waiting. A total of 3127 (37%) people were suspended at least once. Predicted mean time from waitlist to transplant was 3.0 years [95% confidence interval (CI) 2.8-3.2] when suspended versus 1.9 years (95% CI 1.8-1.9) when never suspended. Prior suspension increased the likelihood of further suspensions 4.2-fold (95% CI 3.8-4.6) and returning to the waitlist by 50% (95% CI 36-65) but decreased the likelihood of transplantation by 29% (95% CI 62-82). Death risk while waiting was increased 12-fold (95% CI 8.0-18.3) when currently suspended. Australian non-Indigenous males were 13% [hazard ratio (HR) 1.13 (95% CI 1.04-1.23)] and Asian males 23% [HR 1.23 (95% CI 1.06-1.42)] more likely to return to the waitlist compared with females of the same ethnicity. CONCLUSION The waitlist journey was not straightforward. Suspension was common, impacted the chance of transplantation and meant waiting an average of 1 year longer until transplant. We have provided estimates for and factors associated with suspension, relisting and outcomes after waitlisting to support more informed discussions. This evidence is critical to further understand drivers of inequitable access to transplantation.
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- Nicole L De La Mata
- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Renal Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Centre for Renal and Transplant Research, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Alkaff FF, Kremer D, Niekolaas TM, van den Born J, Rimbach G, Tseng TL, Berger SP, Bakker SJL, de Borst MH. Urinary vanin-1, tubular injury, and graft failure in kidney transplant recipients. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2283. [PMID: 38280883 PMCID: PMC10821939 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52635-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024] Open
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We investigated whether urinary vascular non-inflammatory molecule-1 (vanin-1), a promising early-onset tubular injury marker, correlates with other established tubular injury markers and is associated with graft failure in kidney transplant recipients (KTR). We measured 24 h urinary vanin-1 excretion in 656 KTR (age 53 ± 13 years, 43% female, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 53 ± 21 mL/min/1.73 m2) who had undergone kidney transplantation ≥ 1 year. The median 24 h urinary vanin-1 excretion was 145 [51-331] pmol/24 h. 24 h urinary vanin-1 excretion correlated weakly but significantly with other tubular injury markers (ρ = 0.14, p < 0.001 with urinary liver-type fatty acid binding protein, ρ = 0.13, p = 0.001 with urinary post-translationally modified fetuin-A protein, and ρ = 0.10, p = 0.011 with plasma neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) and with eGFR (ρ = - 0.13, p = 0.001). During a median follow-up of 7.4 [4.9-8.0] years, 94 (14%) KTR developed death-censored graft failure. In multivariable Cox regression analyses, 24 h urinary vanin-1 excretion was not associated with an increased risk of death-censored graft failure (adjusted hazard ratio [95% confidence interval] = 0.96 [0.86-1.07], p = 0.5). In conclusion, our findings do not support the role of urinary vanin-1 as a biomarker of graft failure after kidney transplantation.
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- Firas F Alkaff
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713 GZ, The Netherlands.
- Division of Pharmacology and Therapy, Department of Anatomy, Histology, and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Mayjen Prof Dr. Moestopo No 47, Surabaya, East Java, 60131, Indonesia.
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713 GZ, The Netherlands
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- Division of Transplantation Immunology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713 GZ, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713 GZ, The Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713 GZ, The Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713 GZ, The Netherlands.
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Hryshchuk SM, Parii VD. Cost-effectiveness of dialysis and kidney transplantation to treat end-stage renal disease in Ukraine. WIADOMOSCI LEKARSKIE (WARSAW, POLAND : 1960) 2024; 77:765-771. [PMID: 38865635 DOI: 10.36740/wlek202404123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Aim: To determine the economic feasibility of using kidney transplantation compared to hemodialysis in end-stage renal disease in the long term in countries with a low and medium level of economic development using the example of Ukraine. PATIENTS AND METHODS Materials and Methods: The cost effectiveness analysis method was used. Conducted Markov modeling and comparison of the consequences of kidney transplantation and hemodialysis in terms of treatment costs and the number of added years of life for a cohort of 1,675 patients were carried out. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio is defined. RESULTS Results: Based on the results of modeling, it was determined that among 1,675 patients with end-stage kidney disease in Ukraine, 1,248 (74.5%) will remain alive after 10 years of treatment when kidney transplantation technology is used. The highest costs will be in the first year ($25,864), and in subsequent years - about $5,769. With the use of hemodialysis technology, only 728 patients (43.5%) will be alive after 10 years, the cost of treating one patient per year is $11,351. The use of kidney transplantation adds 3191 years of quality life for 1675 patients compared with hemodialysis (1.9 years per patient). CONCLUSION Conclusions: Kidney transplantation is an economically feasible technology for Ukraine, as the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio is $4694, which is 1.04 times higher than Ukraine's GDP per capita. The results of the study allow us to recommend that decision-makers in countries with a low and medium level of economic development give priority in financing to renal transplantation.
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- Serhii M Hryshchuk
- ZHYTOMYR IVAN FRANKO STATE UNIVERSITY, ZHYTOMYR, UKRAINE; ZHYTOMYR MEDICAL INSTITUTE, ZHYTOMYR, UKRAINE
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Spardy J, Concepcion J, Yeager M, Andrade R, Braun H, Elkbuli A. National Analysis of Recent Trends in Organ Donation and Transplantation in the United States: Toward Optimizing Care Delivery and Patient Outcomes. Am Surg 2023; 89:5201-5209. [PMID: 36423909 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221135776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In 2021, over 100 000 people were awaiting solid organ transplantation, yet only 44 634 transplants were performed. The aim of this study is to evaluate trends in donor availability, waitlist additions, and transplants performed in the United States from 2001 to 2021. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis to evaluate trends in donor availability, waitlist additions, and solid organ transplants for the 4 most common organs requiring transplants (kidney, liver, heart, and lung) between 2001 and 2021 according to OPTN data. RESULTS Between 2001 and 2021, the overall number of transplants performed, donors available, and waitlist additions increased by 71%, 61%, and 54%, respectively. The number of kidney transplant waitlist additions significantly increased compared to other organs (P < .001). For each kidney transplant performed, there was a 2.25 increase in waitlist additions throughout the study period (P < .001). For each liver and heart transplant performed, there was a .92 and .80 increase in waitlist additions, respectively (P < .001). Lung transplants increased the most by 138% and there was an increase in waitlist additions for every transplant by 1.0 (P < .001). CONCLUSION There was an absolute increase in the annual number of transplants, donor recruitment, and patients added to the waitlist between 2001 and 2021. Kidney transplant waitlist additions are increasing at a rate outpacing the rates of donor recruitment and transplantation.
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- Jeffrey Spardy
- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Mesa, AZ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Zuckerberg General Hospital and Trauma Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, USA
- Department of Surgical Education, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, USA
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Malhotra D, Jethwani P. Preventing Rejection of the Kidney Transplant. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5938. [PMID: 37762879 PMCID: PMC10532029 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12185938] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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With increasing knowledge of immunologic factors and with the advent of potent immunosuppressive agents, the last several decades have seen significantly improved kidney allograft survival. However, despite overall improved short to medium-term allograft survival, long-term allograft outcomes remain unsatisfactory. A large body of literature implicates acute and chronic rejection as independent risk factors for graft loss. In this article, we review measures taken at various stages in the kidney transplant process to minimize the risk of rejection. In the pre-transplant phase, it is imperative to minimize the risk of sensitization, aim for better HLA matching including eplet matching and use desensitization in carefully selected high-risk patients. The peri-transplant phase involves strategies to minimize cold ischemia times, individualize induction immunosuppression and make all efforts for better HLA matching. In the post-transplant phase, the focus should move towards individualizing maintenance immunosuppression and using innovative strategies to increase compliance. Acute rejection episodes are risk factors for significant graft injury and development of chronic rejection thus one should strive for early detection and aggressive treatment. Monitoring for DSA development, especially in high-risk populations, should be made part of transplant follow-up protocols. A host of new biomarkers are now commercially available, and these should be used for early detection of rejection, immunosuppression modulation, prevention of unnecessary biopsies and monitoring response to rejection treatment. There is a strong push needed for the development of new drugs, especially for the management of chronic or resistant rejections, to prolong graft survival. Prevention of rejection is key for the longevity of kidney allografts. This requires a multipronged approach and significant effort on the part of the recipients and transplant centers.
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- Divyanshu Malhotra
- Johns Hopkins Medicine, Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Methodist Transplant Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA;
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Hickey MJ, Singh G, Lum EL. Continuation of immunosuppression vs. immunosuppression weaning in potential repeat kidney transplant candidates: a care management perspective. FRONTIERS IN NEPHROLOGY 2023; 3:1163581. [PMID: 37746029 PMCID: PMC10513023 DOI: 10.3389/fneph.2023.1163581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Management of immunosuppression in patients with a failing or failed kidney transplant requires a complete assessment of their clinical condition. One of the major considerations in determining immunosuppression is whether or not such an individual is considered a candidate for re-transplantation. Withdrawal of immunosuppression in a re-transplant candidate can result in allosensitization and markedly reduce the chances of a repeat transplant. In this review, we summarize the effects of immunosuppression reduction on HLA sensitization, discuss the impacts of allosensitization in these patients, and explore reduction protocols and future directions. Risks of chronic immunosuppression, medical management of the failing allograft, and the effect of nephrectomy are covered elsewhere in this issue.
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- Michelle J. Hickey
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Immunogenetics Center, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Nawata K. Risk factors for heart, cerebrovascular, and kidney diseases: evaluation of potential side effects of medications to control hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hypercholesterolemia. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1103250. [PMID: 37332577 PMCID: PMC10272769 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1103250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Background Heart disease (HD), cerebrovascular disease (CBD), and kidney disease (KD) are serious diseases worldwide. These diseases constitute the leading causes of death worldwide and are costly to treat. An analysis of risk factors is necessary to prevent these diseases. Data and Methods Risk factors were analyzed using data from 2,837,334, 2,864,874, and 2,870,262 medical checkups obtained from the JMDC Claims Database. The side effects of medications used to control hypertension (antihypertensive medications), hyperglycemia (antihyperglycemic medications), and hypercholesterolemia (cholesterol medications), including their interactions, were also evaluated. Logit models were used to calculate the odds ratios and confidence intervals. The sample period was from January 2005 to September 2019. Results Age and history of diseases were found to be very important factors, and the risk of having diseases could be almost doubled. Urine protein levels and recent large weight changes were also important factors for all three diseases and made the risks 10%-30% higher, except for KD. For KD, the risk was more than double for individuals with high urine protein levels. Negative side effects were observed with antihypertensive, antihyperglycemic, and cholesterol medications. In particular, when antihypertensive medications were used, the risks were almost doubled for HD and CBD. The risk would be triple for KD when individuals were taking antihypertensive medications. If they did not take antihypertensive medications and took other medications, these values were lower (20%-40% for HD, 50%-70% for CBD, and 60%-90% for KD). The interactions between the different types of medications were not very large. When antihypertensive and cholesterol medications were used simultaneously, the risk increased significantly in cases of HD and KD. Conclusion It is very important for individuals with risk factors to improve their physical condition for the prevention of these diseases. Taking antihypertensive, antihyperglycemic, and cholesterol medications, especially antihypertensive medications, may be serious risk factors. Special care and additional studies are necessary to prescribe these medications, particularly antihypertensive medications. Limitations No experimental interventions were performed. As the dataset was comprised of the results of health checkups of workers in Japan, individuals aged 76 and above were not included. Since the dataset only contained information obtained in Japan and the Japanese are ethnically homogeneous, potential ethnic effects on the diseases were not evaluated.
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Weiss MJ, Cantarovich M, Chaudhury P, Dieudé M, Hartell DP, Martel AC, Patriquin C, Shemie SD, Simard MJ, Woolfsmith J, Delmonico F, Domínguez-Gil B. International Donation and Transplantation Legislative and Policy Forum: Methods and Purpose. Transplant Direct 2023; 9:e1351. [PMID: 37138554 PMCID: PMC10150894 DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000001351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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Organ and tissue donation and transplantation (OTDT) legislation and policies vary around the world, and this variability contributes to discrepancies in system performance. This article describes the purpose and methodology of an international forum that was organized to create consensus recommendations related to key legal and policy attributes of an ideal OTDT system. The intent is to create guidance for legislators, regulators, and other system stakeholders who aim to create or reform OTDT legislation and policy. Methods This Forum was initiated by Transplant Québec and cohosted by the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Program partnered with multiple national and international donation and transplantation organizations. Seven domains were identified by the scientific committee' and domain working groups identified specific topics for recommendations: Baseline Ethical Principles, Legal Foundations, Consent Model and Emerging Legal Issues, Donation System Architecture, Living Donation, Tissue Donation, and Research and Innovation Systems and Emerging Issues. Patient, family, and donor partners were integrated into every stage of the planning and execution of the Forum. Sixty-one participants from 13 countries contributed to recommendation generation. Topic identification and recommendation consensus was completed over a series of virtual meetings from March to September 2021. Consensus was achieved by applying the nominal group technique informed by literature reviews performed by participants. Recommendations were presented at a hybrid in-person and virtual forum in Montreal, Canada, in October 2021. Output Ninety-four recommendations (9-33 per domain) and an ethical framework for evaluating new policies were developed during the Forum proceedings. The accompanying articles include the recommendations from each domain and justifications that link the consensus to existing literature and ethical or legal concepts. Conclusions Although the recommendations could not account for the vast global diversity of populations, healthcare infrastructure, and resources available to OTDT systems, they were written to be as widely applicable as possible.
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- Matthew J. Weiss
- Transplant Québec, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, Centre Mère-Enfant Soleil du CHU de Québec, Québec, QC, Canada
- Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- McGill University Health Center, Montréal, QC, Canada
- The Transplantation Society, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Transplant Québec, Montréal, QC, Canada
- McGill University Health Center, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Microbiology Infectiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) Research Institute, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Héma-Québec, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Canadian Blood Services—Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- The Transplantation Society, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Canadian Blood Services—Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Operations Research to Solve Kidney Allocation Problems: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11050768. [PMID: 36900773 PMCID: PMC10000664 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11050768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Operations research techniques enable health care administrators to optimize resource allocation and to find solutions to staff and patient scheduling problems. We aimed to conduct the first systematic review of the international literature on the use of operations research for allocating deceased-donor kidneys. METHODS We searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed databases from inception to February 2023. Two reviewers independently screened the title/abstract and subsequently the full text of potentially eligible articles and abstracted the data. Quality assessment of the final set of studies was conducted using Subben's checklist. RESULTS Of the 302 citations identified, 5 studies were included. These studies covered three themes, including (1) provider-facing decision aids to determine the timing of transplant for single or multiple patients; (2) system-level planning on kidney allocation based on blood type matching rules; and (3) patient-facilitated wait times estimation using incomplete information. Markov models, sequential stochastic assignment models, and queuing models were amongst the most used techniques. Although we found all included studies to meet Subben's criteria, we believe the checklist in its current form lacks items to assess the validity of model inferences. As such, we ended this review with a set of practical recommendations. CONCLUSIONS Our review demonstrated the utility of operations research techniques in assisting the system, healthcare providers, and patients in the transplantation process. More research is needed to reach a consensus on a model that can be used to support the decision-making of different stakeholders for efficient kidney allocation, with the ultimate goal of reducing the gap between kidney supply and demand and enhancing the population's well-being.
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Older Age is Associated With Lower Utilization of Living Donor Kidney Transplant. Kidney Int Rep 2022; 8:282-293. [PMID: 36815100 PMCID: PMC9939357 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2022.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Introduction Older adults (65 years or older) constitute a substantial and increasing proportion of patients with kidney failure, potentially needing kidney replacement therapy. Living donor kidney transplant (LDKT) offers superior outcomes for suitable patients of all ages. However, exploring LDKT and finding a living donor could be challenging for older adults. Here, we assessed the association between age and utilization of LDKT and assessed effect modification of key variables such as ethnicity and language. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study of patients with kidney failure referred for kidney transplant (KT) assessment in Toronto between January 2006 and December 2013. The association between age and having a potential living donor identified was assessed using logistic regression and the association between age and the receipt of LDKT was assessed using Cox proportional hazards models. Results Of the 1617 participants, 50% were middle-aged (45-64 years old), and 17% were ≥65 years old. In our final multivariable adjusted models, compared to young adults, middle-aged and older adults had lower odds of having a potential living donor identified (odds ratio [OR], 0.47; confidence interval [CI], [0.35-0.63]; OR, 0.30; CI, [0.20-0.43]; P < 0.001, for middle-aged and older adults, respectively), and were less likely to receive LDKT (hazard ratio [HR], 0.79; CI, [0.63-0.99]; P = 0.04; HR, 0.47; CI, [0.30-0.72]; P = 0.001, for middle-aged and older adults, respectively.). Conclusion Age is an independent predictor of receiving LDKT. Considering that nearly 90% of patients with kidney failure in Canada are >45 years of age, these results point to important and potentially modifiable age-related barriers to LDKT.
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Greenhall GHB, Robb M, Johnson RJ, Ibrahim M, Hilton R, Tomlinson LA, Callaghan CJ, Watson CJE. Utilisation and clinical outcomes of kidney transplants from deceased donors with albuminuria in the UK: a national cohort study. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2022; 37:2275-2283. [PMID: 36066902 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfac250] [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: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Urinalysis is a standard component of potential deceased kidney donor assessment in the UK. The value of albuminuria as a biomarker for organ quality is uncertain. We examined the relationship between deceased donor albuminuria and kidney utilisation, survival, and function. METHODS We performed a national cohort study on adult deceased donors and kidney transplant recipients between 2016 and 2020, using data from the UK Transplant Registry. We examined the influence of donor albuminuria, defined as ≥ 2 + on dipstick testing, on kidney utilisation, early graft function, graft failure, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). RESULTS Eighteen % (1681/9309) of consented donors had albuminuria. After adjustment for confounders, kidneys from donors with albuminuria were less likely to be accepted for transplantation (74% vs 82%; OR 0.70, 95% CI 0.61 to 0.81). Of 9834 kidney transplants included in our study, 1550 (16%) came from donors with albuminuria. After a median follow-up of 2 years, 8% (118/1550) and 9% (706/8284) of transplants from donors with and without albuminuria failed, respectively. There was no association between donor albuminuria and graft failure (HR 0.91, 95% CI 0.74 to 1.11). There was also no association with delayed graft function, patient survival, or eGFR at 1 or 3 years. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests reluctance in the UK to utilise kidneys from deceased donors with dipstick albuminuria but no evidence of an association with graft survival or function. This may represent a potential to expand organ utilisation without negatively impacting transplant outcomes.
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- George H B Greenhall
- Department of Statistics and Clinical Research, NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol, UK.,School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Statistics and Clinical Research, NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Statistics and Clinical Research, NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Statistics and Clinical Research, NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol, UK.,School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Nephrology and Transplantation, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.,Department of Nephrology and Transplantation, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.,NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit in Organ Donation and Transplantation, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Silva E Silva V, Schirmer J, de Aguiar Roza B, Sarti A, Hickey M, Dhanani S, Almost J, Schafer M, Tranmer J. Understanding organ donation processes and structures in ontario: A social network analysis approach. Soc Sci Med 2022; 310:115243. [PMID: 36027760 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.115243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transplant rates in Ontario rose steeply in the decade prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reasons for that increase remain unclear, but the inter-organizational arrangement of organ donation programs may have contributed. However, there is a paucity of literature investigating these inter-organizational arrangements, with a limited understanding of how communication facilitates organ donation. Understanding these arrangements may help to re-establish rising organ donation rates post-pandemic. OBJECTIVE To describe interprofessional interactions of Organ and Tissue Donation Coordinators (OTDCs) during organ donation cases, within organ donation programs in Ontario, from an organizational perspective (describing structure, context, process). METHODS Mixed-method social network analysis (SNA) approach analyzing 14 organ donation cases just before the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS Structure: Social network graphs depict the joint work performed by hospital staff and OTDCs, with a great part of the communication being processed through the OTDC. CONTEXT Network density ranged from 0.05 to 0.24 across cases, and health care professionals perceived an atmosphere of shared vision and trust among team members. PROCESS Most networks had a degree centralization <0.50 suggesting a decentralized information flow, and participants perceived decisions being jointly made. The characteristic path length of cases ranged from 1.6 to 3.2, suggesting potential for rapid information diffusion. Overall, data reinforced the OTDC role of intermediator within the communication process, and hospital staff perceived OTDCs as central players. Hospital staff and OTDCs reported frustration with some aspects of the flow of information during the organ allocation processes. CONCLUSION Findings from this study provide a network map of communications within organ donation cases and reinforce the importance of the OTDC role. Opportunities for quality improvement within these processes are identified.
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- Vanessa Silva E Silva
- Brock University, Department of Nursing, 1812 ir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1, Canada; Queen's Univeristy, School of Nursing, 92 Barrie Street Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada.
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- University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Rd #2044, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M5, Canada
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- University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Rd #2044, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M5, Canada
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- University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Rd #2044, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Queen's Univeristy, School of Nursing, 92 Barrie Street Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Sociology, Baylor University, Waco, TX, United States
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- Queen's Univeristy, School of Nursing, 92 Barrie Street Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada
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Firl DJ, Markmann JF. Measuring success in pig to non-human-primate renal xenotransplantation: Systematic review and comparative outcomes analysis of 1051 life-sustaining NHP renal allo- and xeno-transplants. Am J Transplant 2022; 22:1527-1536. [PMID: 35143091 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.16994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Facile gene editing has accelerated progress in pig to non-human-primate (NHP) renal xenotransplantation, however, outcomes are considered inferior to NHP-allotransplantation. This systematic review and outcomes analysis of life-sustaining NHP-renal transplantation aimed to benchmark "preclinical success" and aggregated 1051 NHP-to-NHP or pig-to-NHP transplants across 88 articles. Although protocols varied, NHP-allotransplantation survival (1, 3, 12months, 67.5%, 37.1%, 13.2%) was significantly greater than NHP-xenotransplantation (1, 3, 12 months, 38.8%, 14.0%, 4.4%; p < .001); a difference partially mitigated by gene-edited donors containing at least knockout of alpha-1,3-galactosyltransferase (1, 3, 12 months, 47.1%, 24.2%, 7.6%; p < .001). Pathological analysis demonstrated more cellular rejection in allotransplantation (62.8% vs. 3.1%, p < .001) and more antibody-mediated rejection in xenotransplantation (6.8% vs. 45.5%, p < .001). Nonrejection causes of graft loss between allotransplants and xenotransplants differed; infection and animal welfare (1.7% vs. 11.2% and 3.9% vs. 17.0%, respectively, p < .001 for both). Importantly, even among a subgroup of unsensitized rhesus macaques under long-term immunosuppression, NHP-allotransplant survival was significantly inferior to clinical allotransplantation (6 months, 36.1% vs. 94.0%; p < .001), which suggests clinical outcomes with renal xenografts may be better than predicted by current preclinical data.
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- Daniel J Firl
- Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Surgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Cooper M, Schnitzler M, Nilubol C, Wang W, Wu Z, Nordyke RJ. Costs in the Year Following Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation: Relationships With Renal Function and Graft Failure. Transpl Int 2022; 35:10422. [PMID: 35692736 PMCID: PMC9184448 DOI: 10.3389/ti.2022.10422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Relationships between renal function and medical costs for deceased donor kidney transplant recipients are not fully quantified post-transplant. We describe these relationships with renal function measured by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and graft failure. The United States Renal Data System identified adults receiving single-organ deceased donor kidneys 2012–2015. Inpatient, outpatient, other facility costs and eGFRs at discharge, 6 and 12 months were included. A time-history of costs was constructed for graft failures and monthly costs in the first year post-transplant were compared to those without failure. The cohort of 24,021 deceased donor recipients had a 2.4% graft failure rate in the first year. Total medical costs exhibit strong trends with eGFR. Recipients with 6-month eGFRs of 30–59 ml/min/1.73m2 have total costs 48% lower than those <30 ml/min/1.73m2. For recipients with graft failure monthly costs begin to rise 3–4 months prior to failure, with incremental costs of over $38,000 during the month of failure. Mean annual total incremental costs of graft failure are over $150,000. Total costs post-transplant are strongly correlated with eGFR. Graft failure in the first year is an expensive, months-long process. Further reductions in early graft failures could yield significant human and economic benefits.
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- Matthew Cooper
- Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute, Washington, DC, United States
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- School of Medicine, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute, Washington, DC, United States
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- Genesis Research, Hoboken, NJ, United States
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- Beta6 Consulting Group, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- *Correspondence: Robert J. Nordyke, , orcid.org/0000-0003-2424-7852
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Brinza C, Covic A, Stefan AE, Floria M, Popa IV, Scripcariu DV, Burlacu A. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Adverse Outcomes after Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:1944. [PMID: 35407552 PMCID: PMC8999673 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11071944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PH) has a high prevalence in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, especially those undergoing kidney transplantation (KT). We aimed to systematically review and calculate the pooled effect size of the literature evaluating the association between pre-existing PH documented by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) or invasively and adverse outcomes following KT. The primary composite outcome extracted from the included studies was represented by the mortality from any cause following KT and delayed graft function (DGF), graft dysfunction, or graft failure. The secondary outcomes were represented by individual components of the primary composite outcome. Twelve studies meeting the inclusion criteria were selected. The main finding is that pre-existing PH was associated with increased mortality and a higher rate of DGF, kidney graft dysfunction, or failure in KT recipients. The effect remained significant for all outcomes irrespective of PH evaluation, invasively or using TTE. Consequently, patients with PH defined only by TTE were at higher risk of death, DGF, or graft failure. Our findings support the routine assessment of PH in patients on the KT waitlist. PH might represent an extensively available and valuable tool for risk stratification in KT patients. These data should be confirmed in large prospective clinical trials.
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- Crischentian Brinza
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, 700503 Iasi, Romania;
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.C.); (M.F.); (I.V.P.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.C.); (M.F.); (I.V.P.)
- Nephrology Clinic, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Center—Constantin Ion Parhon University Hospital, 700503 Iasi, Romania;
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- Nephrology Clinic, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Center—Constantin Ion Parhon University Hospital, 700503 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.C.); (M.F.); (I.V.P.)
- Doctor Iacob Czihac Military Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700483 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.C.); (M.F.); (I.V.P.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.C.); (M.F.); (I.V.P.)
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, 700503 Iasi, Romania;
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.C.); (M.F.); (I.V.P.)
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Price IN, Wood AF. Chronic kidney disease and renal replacement therapy: an overview for the advanced clinical practitioner. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2022; 31:124-134. [PMID: 35152740 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.3.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal failure (CRF), is a common, globally significant condition, with associated significant mortality and morbidity. Due to the disease prevalence, advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) in a variety of primary and secondary care settings will encounter patients with this diagnosis who will require care and treatment. This article examines definitions of CKD, describes a clinical approach to a patient with CKD, including key history and examination findings, and provides a brief overview of renal replacement strategies for the patient with end-stage renal failure. ACPs require a thorough understanding of this condition and the key elements of treatment and care in this population.
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- Ian N Price
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Edinburgh Transplant Centre, NHS Lothian
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- Programme Leader and Lecturer, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
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Nardelli L, Scalamogna A, Messa P, Gallieni M, Cacciola R, Tripodi F, Castellano G, Favi E. Peritoneal Dialysis for Potential Kidney Transplant Recipients: Pride or Prejudice? Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58020214. [PMID: 35208541 PMCID: PMC8875254 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58020214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Kidney transplantation (KT) is recognized as the gold-standard of treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease. Additionally, it has been demonstrated that receiving a pre-emptive KT ensures the best recipient and graft survivals. However, due to an overwhelming discrepancy between the organs available and the patients on the transplant waiting list, the vast majority of transplant candidates require prolonged periods of dialysis before being transplanted. For many years, peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) have been considered competitive renal replacement therapies (RRT). This dualistic vision has recently been questioned by evidence suggesting that an individualized and flexible approach may be more appropriate. In fact, tailored and cleverly planned changes between different RRT modalities, according to the patient’s needs and characteristics, are often needed in order to achieve the best results. While home HD is still under scrutiny in this particular setting, current data seems to favor the use of PD over in-center HD in patients awaiting a KT. In this specific population, the demonstrated advantages of PD are superior quality of life, longer preservation of residual renal function, lower incidence of delayed graft function, better recipient survival, and reduced cost.
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- Luca Nardelli
- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.N.); (A.S.); (P.M.); (F.T.); (G.C.)
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.N.); (A.S.); (P.M.); (F.T.); (G.C.)
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.N.); (A.S.); (P.M.); (F.T.); (G.C.)
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Università di Milano, 20157 Milan, Italy;
- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, 20157 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Università di Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.N.); (A.S.); (P.M.); (F.T.); (G.C.)
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.N.); (A.S.); (P.M.); (F.T.); (G.C.)
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Kidney Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3666036167
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Kayler LK, Nie J, Noyes K. Hardest-to-place kidney transplant outcomes in the United States. Am J Transplant 2021; 21:3663-3672. [PMID: 34212471 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.16739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The outcomes of hardest-to-place kidney transplants-accepted last in the entire match run after being refused by previous centers-are unclear, potentially translating to risk aversion and unnecessary organ discard. We aimed to determine the outcomes of hardest-to-place kidney transplants and whether the organ acceptance position on the match run sufficiently captures the risk. This is a cohort study of the United Network for Organ Sharing data of all adult kidney-only transplant recipients from deceased donors between 2007 and 2018. Multiple regression models assessed delayed graft function, graft survival, and patient survival stratified by share type: local versus shared kidney acceptance position scaled by tertile. Among 127 028 kidney transplant recipients, 92 855 received local kidneys. The remaining received shared kidneys at sequence number 1-4 (n = 12 322), 5-164 (n = 10 485) and >164 (n = 11 366). Hardest-to-place kidneys, defined as the latest acceptance group in the match-run, were associated with delayed graft function (adjusted odds ratio 1.83, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.74-1.92) and all-cause allograft failure (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 1.11, 95% CI 1.04-1.17). Results of this IRB-approved study were robust to the exclusion of operational allocation bypass and mandatory shares. The hardest-to-place kidneys accepted later in the match run were associated with higher graft failure and delayed graft function.
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- Liise K Kayler
- Department of Surgery, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA.,Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA.,Transplant and Kidney Care Regional Center of Excellence, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, Buffalo, New York, USA
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Chen A. Mitigating Risk Associated With the Transition From Pediatric to Adult Kidney Transplant Care: Strategies to Promote Success. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2021; 28:570-576. [PMID: 35367025 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2021.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Young adult kidney transplant recipients experience poorer outcomes. Specifically worse allograft survival has been reported in the United States and worldwide. Pediatric to adult transition-related research has focused predominantly on medication nonadherence. However, the cause of worse graft outcomes in young adults is likely due to a multitude of complex factors. Consensus guidelines were issued to guide pediatric and adult transplant teams during the transition process. To what extent these transition guidelines are utilized and their impact on improving outcomes for young adult patients is unclear. The consensus guidelines serve as a useful resource, but investigation of the potential barriers to putting these transition guidelines into practice is lacking. One must consider the unique needs of medically complex patients, financial disincentives to transition programs, paucity of evidence-based data to support individual aspects of a transition program and their impact on transition success, and absence of strategies to address health care disparities, all of which can have a multiplicative risk for this population. Key transition research is needed to yield evidence-based data to support transition practices that are successful and truly improve outcomes in this high-risk transplant population. It will also allow better stewardship of transplant organs by optimizing outcomes and allograft longevity.
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Sisk LJ, Patel RK, Stevens KK. A descriptive analysis of non-human leukocyte antigens present in renal transplant donor-recipient pairs. Transpl Immunol 2021; 69:101474. [PMID: 34582968 DOI: 10.1016/j.trim.2021.101474] [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: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION End stage renal disease (ESRD) is the irreversible deterioration of renal function requiring renal replacement therapy by dialysis or transplant. Human leucocyte antigens (HLA) have been well examined however research still is required into the non-HLA antibodies. Antibody mediated rejection (AMR) can be seen in the absence of HLA antibodies on biopsies of patients who have received identical transplants; anti-endothelial cell antibodies may explain this. Investigation into endothelial cell antigens on donor and recipient endothelium may elucidate and stratify the degree of risk of any given transplant and may guide towards the best matched donor. METHODS Protein array analysis was carried out on 8 patient pairs using nitro-cellulose membranes and biotinylated detection antibodies. The fluorescence emitted was captured by X-Ray film and results were recorded with ImageJ software. A fold increase of more than 2 was considered to be positive. RESULTS 11 proteins identified had a fold increase of increase ≥2 and were present in ≥2 patient pairs which may point to potential clinical utility. Nectin2/CD112 may be measured in order analyse graft survival time in transplant recipients. Prognosticating renal failure has clinical importance and potential markers that have been identified to aid which include MEPE, CRELD2, and TIMP-4. Novel pharmacological therapies for specific biomarkers identified in this study include JAM-A, E-Selectin, CD147, Galectin-3, JAM-C, PAR-1, and TNFR2. CONCLUSION Protein analysis showed differences in expression of antigens between patients with and without Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This information could be used at the matching stage of renal transplantation and also in the treatment of rejection episodes. The results highlight biomarkers that potentially prognosticate and pharmacological therapies that may ameliorate kidney disease and rejection in ESRD and transplant recipients.
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- Louis J Sisk
- University of Glasgow, United Kingdom; British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom.
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- University of Glasgow, United Kingdom; British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- University of Glasgow, United Kingdom; British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Kayler LK, Seibert RE, Dolph BA, Keller MM, Cadzow RB, Nie J, Noyes K, Feeley TH. Video education to facilitate patient outreach about living kidney donation: A proof of concept. Clin Transplant 2021; 35:e14477. [PMID: 34510545 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Increasing living-donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) requires education of transplant candidates and their social network. This pre-post study tested the feasibility and acceptability of KidneyTIME, an intervention which leverages LDKT video-based educational content designed for sharing. METHODS Adult kidney candidates undergoing transplant evaluation/re-evaluation and their caregivers at a single transplant center viewed different sets of KidneyTIME videos prior to evaluation. Change in LDKT knowledge, self-efficacy, and concerns was assessed before and immediately after exposure and 3 weeks later. Also assessed were post-exposure program feedback, online use, and living donor (LD) inquiry. RESULTS A total of 82 candidates and 79 caregivers participated. Viewers of KidneyTIME demonstrated increases in mean LDKT knowledge by +71% and communication self-efficacy by +48%, and reductions in concerns by -21%. The intervention was received positively, with over 95% of participants agreeing that the videos were understandable, credible, and engaging. By 3 weeks follow-up, 58% had viewed it again, 63% of family clusters had shared it, and 100% would recommend the program to a friend. Time to LD inquiry was similar to historic controls. CONCLUSION KidneyTime improved facilitators of LDKT, was rated as highly acceptable, and was highly shared, but did not impact LD inquiry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Liise K Kayler
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, New York, USA.,Transplant and Kidney Care Regional Center of Excellence, Erie County Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Transplant and Kidney Care Regional Center of Excellence, Erie County Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Health Services Administration, D'Youville College, New York, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, New York, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, New York, USA
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- Department of Communication, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, New York, USA
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Srisuwarn P, Sumethkul V. Kidney transplant from donors with hepatitis B: A challenging treatment option. World J Hepatol 2021; 13:853-867. [PMID: 34552692 PMCID: PMC8422915 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i8.853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Utilizing kidneys from donors with hepatitis B is one way to alleviate the current organ shortage situation. However, the risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission remains a challenge that undermines the chance of organs being used. This is particularly true with hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive donors despite the comparable long-term outcomes when compared with standard donors. To reduce the risk of HBV transmission, a comprehensive approach is needed. This includes assessment of donor risk, optimal allocation to the proper recipient, appropriate immunosuppressive regimen, optimizing the prophylactic therapy, and post-transplant monitoring. This review provides an overview of current evidence of kidney transplants from donors with HBsAg positivity and outlines the challenge of this treatment. The topics include donor risk assessment by adopting the nucleic acid test coupled with HBV DNA as the HBV screening, optimal recipient selection, importance of hepatitis B immunity, role of nucleos(t)ide analogues, and hepatitis B immunoglobulin. A summary of reported long-term outcomes after kidney transplantation and proposed criteria to utilize kidneys from this group of donors was also defined and discussed.
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- Praopilad Srisuwarn
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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Mallis P, Oikonomidis C, Dimou Z, Stavropoulos-Giokas C, Michalopoulos E, Katsimpoulas M. Optimizing Decellularization Strategies for the Efficient Production of Whole Rat Kidney Scaffolds. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2021; 18:623-640. [PMID: 34014553 PMCID: PMC8325734 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-021-00339-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Renal dysfunction remains a global issue, with chronic kidney disease being the 18th most leading cause of death, worldwide. The increased demands in kidney transplants, led the scientific society to seek alternative strategies, utilizing mostly the tissue engineering approaches. Unlike to perfusion decellularization of kidneys, we proposed alternative decellularization strategies to obtain acellular kidney scaffolds. The aim of this study was the evaluation of two different decellularization approaches for producing kidney bioscaffolds. METHODS Rat kidneys from Wistar rats, were submitted to decellularization, followed two different strategies. The decellularization solutions used in both approaches were the same and involved the use of 3-[(3-cholamidopropyl) dimethylammonio]-1-propanesulfonate and sodium dodecyl sulfate buffers for 12 h each, followed by incubation in a serum medium. Both approaches involved 3 decellularization cycles. Histological analysis, biochemical and DNA quantification were performed. Cytotoxicity assay and repopulation of acellular kidneys were also applied. RESULTS Histological, biochemical and DNA quantification confirmed that the 2nd approach had the best outcome regarding the kidney composition and cell elimination. Acellular kidneys from both approaches were successfully recellularized. CONCLUSION Based on the above data, the production of kidney scaffolds with the proposed cost- effective decellularization approaches, was efficient.
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- Panagiotis Mallis
- Hellenic Cord Blood Bank, Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens, 4 Soranou Ephessiou Street, 115 27, Athens, Greece.
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- Hellenic Cord Blood Bank, Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens, 4 Soranou Ephessiou Street, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- Hellenic Cord Blood Bank, Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens, 4 Soranou Ephessiou Street, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- Hellenic Cord Blood Bank, Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens, 4 Soranou Ephessiou Street, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- Hellenic Cord Blood Bank, Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens, 4 Soranou Ephessiou Street, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- Center of Experimental Surgery, Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens, 4 Soranou Ephessiou Street, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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Belyaev AM, Henry L, Dittmer I, MuthuKumaraswamy C, Davies CE, Bergin CJ. Socioeconomic inequality: Accessibility and outcomes after renal transplantation in New Zealand. ANZ J Surg 2021; 91:2656-2662. [PMID: 34101327 DOI: 10.1111/ans.16997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Socioeconomic deprivation (SED) is a risk factor for worse outcomes after renal transplantation (RTx). This study aimed to evaluate access to RTx in different SED strata of the New Zealand population. We also assessed patient survival, acute cellular allograft rejection (AR) and allograft loss. METHODS This was an Australian and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplantation and Organ Donation Registries-based retrospective cohort study. Patients who underwent RTx in New Zealand from 2008 to 2018 were identified. Patients younger than 16 years of age and those who left the country after RTx were excluded. RESULTS In the higher SED stratum of New Zealanders, the rate of RTx was 53% greater than in the lower SED stratum (odds ratio = 1.53; 95% confidence interval: 1.33-1.76; p < 0.00005). RESULTS One hundred and thirteen (23%) patients from the lower SED group and 51 (14.8%) patients from the higher SED group underwent living unrelated RTx, p = 0.0033. In 233 (67.5%) patients from the higher SED group and 265 (53.9%) patients from the lower SED group, transplanted kidneys were from deceased donors RTx, p = 0.0001. The incidence of allograft loss and patient survival were similar in these groups. CONCLUSION Our data demonstrated a lower overall survival in the more socioeconomically deprived patients than in the lower SED group however this was not statistically significant after adjustment for covariates. A larger study is required to determine whether SED is associated with reduced survival.
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- Andrei M Belyaev
- Green Lane Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- General Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Auckland Renal Transplant Group, Department of Renal Medicine, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Anatomy with Medical Imaging, FMHS, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Neretljak I, Sučić M, Kocman B, Knotek M. THE COST OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION AT THE MERKUR UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, ZAGREB, CROATIA. Acta Clin Croat 2021; 60:178-183. [PMID: 34744266 PMCID: PMC8564849 DOI: 10.20471/acc.2021.60.02.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The aim was to determine the cost of hospitalization for a transplant procedure and identify the independent variables associated with the cost of transplantation. The investigation was designed as a retrospective single-center cohort study conducted at a tertiary university hospital transplant center in Zagreb, Croatia. The study included 219 consecutive kidney recipients transplanted during the 2007-2013 period at the Merkur University Hospital. There were 141 male and 78 female patients having undergone kidney transplantation during the study period. The majority of kidney transplants were from a deceased donor (n=179), while 40 were from a living donor. The mean cost of a transplantation was 86,140±42,240 HRK (11,460±5,600 €), ranging from 29,000 HRK (3,860 €) to 408,000 HRK (54,000 €). In the bivariate analysis, the variables associated with the cost of transplantation were the length of hospital stay, delayed graft function, death of the patient, graft loss, use of steroids, and death-censored graft loss. In the multivariate analysis, delayed graft function was the only statistically significant variable for the cost of transplantation. Since only delayed graft function had an impact on the cost of transplantation in this study, certain steps such as shortening of the cold ischemia time (better organization of organ transport), better education of family members for living donors, and higher percentage of patients on peritoneal dialysis should be taken to lower the percentage of delayed graft function.
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- 1Department of Urology, Merkur University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia; 2Department of Surgery, Merkur University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia; 3Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kiemarnock, UK
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- 1Department of Urology, Merkur University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia; 2Department of Surgery, Merkur University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia; 3Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kiemarnock, UK
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- 1Department of Urology, Merkur University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia; 2Department of Surgery, Merkur University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia; 3Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kiemarnock, UK
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Vinson AJ, Kiberd BA, Tennankore KK. In Search of a Better Outcome: Opting Into the Live Donor Paired Kidney Exchange Program. Can J Kidney Health Dis 2021; 8:20543581211017412. [PMID: 34104454 PMCID: PMC8161848 DOI: 10.1177/20543581211017412] [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] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Live donor (LD) kidney transplantation is the best option for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). However, this may not be the best option if a patient's donor is older and considerably smaller in weight. Patient (A) with a less than ideal donor (Donor A) might enter into a live donor paired exchange (LDPE) program with the hopes of swapping for a better-quality organ. A second patient (B) who is in the LDPE may or may not benefit from this exchange with Donor A. Methods This medical decision analysis examines the conditions that favor Patient A entering into the LDPE compared to directly accepting a kidney from their intended donor, as well as the circumstances where Patient B also benefits by accepting a lower-quality organ. Results Under select circumstances, a paired exchange could benefit both Patients A and B. For example, a 30-year-old Patient A with a lower-quality donor might gain 1.201.521.84 quality adjusted life years (QALYs) by entering into a LDPE for a better-quality kidney, whereas a 60-year-old Patient B might gain 0.931.031.13 QALYs by accepting Donor A's kidney rather than waiting longer in the LDPE. The net benefit (or loss) of entering the LDPE differs by recipient age, donor organ quality, likelihood of Patient B being transplanted in LDPE, and likelihood of Patient A finding an ideal donor in the LDPE. Conclusion This study shows there are ways to increase live donor utilization and effectiveness that require further research and potentially changes to the LDPE process.
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- Amanda J Vinson
- Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Tran JN, Günther OP, Sherwood KR, Fenninger F, Allan LL, Lan J, Sapir-Pichhadze R, Duquesnoy R, Claas F, Marsh SGE, McMaster WR, Keown PA. High-throughput sequencing defines donor and recipient HLA B-cell epitope frequencies for prospective matching in transplantation. Commun Biol 2021; 4:583. [PMID: 33990681 PMCID: PMC8121953 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-021-01989-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Compatibility for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes between transplant donors and recipients improves graft survival but prospective matching is rarely performed due to the vast heterogeneity of this gene complex. To reduce complexity, we have combined next-generation sequencing and in silico mapping to determine transplant population frequencies and matching probabilities of 150 antibody-binding eplets across all 11 classical HLA genes in 2000 ethnically heterogeneous renal patients and donors. We show that eplets are more common and uniformly distributed between donors and recipients than the respective HLA isoforms. Simulations of targeted eplet matching shows that a high degree of overall compatibility, and perfect identity at the clinically important HLA class II loci, can be obtained within a patient waiting list of approximately 250 subjects. Internal epitope-based allocation is thus feasible for most major renal transplant programs, while regional or national sharing may be required for other solid organs. Tran et al. combine high throughput sequencing, structural biology and computational simulation to determine the HLA allele and antibody-defined epitope frequencies in renal transplant patients and donors. These results demonstrate the feasibility of HLA epitope matching using data from a national transplantation program.
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- Jenny N Tran
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PA, USA
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- Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, University of Leiden, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Anthony Nolan Research Institute and UCL Cancer Institute, Royal Free Campus, London, UK
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- Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Infection and Immunity Research Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. .,Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. .,Infection and Immunity Research Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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Soliman BG, Tariq N, Law YY, Yi S, Nwana N, Bosetti R, Kash B, Moore LW, Gaber AO, Sherman V. Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery in Increasing Kidney Transplant Eligibility in Patients with Kidney Failure Requiring Dialysis. Obes Surg 2021; 31:3436-3443. [PMID: 33945099 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05435-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE Severe obesity can increase risk of complications after kidney transplantation. There is a paucity of literature on bariatric surgery outcomes in renal transplant candidates. The objective of this study was to analyze outcomes of bariatric surgery as a weight reduction strategy for patients with kidney failure to enhance eligibility for kidney transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program database at a single institution for patients with chronic kidney disease receiving hemodialysis therapy (CKD G5D) undergoing bariatric surgery between 2011 and 2018. RESULTS Of 2363 patients who underwent bariatric surgery, 38 (1.6%) had CKD G5D; median age (range) was 49 years (33; 69), 52.6% were female, and mean BMI was 44.2 kg/m2. Twenty-four patients underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), and 14 patients underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Seventeen patients (46%, n=37) had a BMI≤35 at 6 months, while 25 patients (75.8%, n=33) achieved a BMI≤35 at 12 months. Of these, 18 patients (47%) were listed for kidney transplant, and 8 patients (21%) received kidney transplant. There was no statistically significant difference between sleeve and LRYGB procedures in patients who reached BMI of 35 at 12 months (P=0.58). Median length of stay was 2.3 days. Thirty-day readmission rate was 2 patients (5.3%), and 2 patients (5.3%) required reoperation (one for bleeding, one for acute recurrent hiatal hernia). No mortality occurred. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic bariatric surgery offers effective weight loss for CKD G5D patients to achieve transplant eligibility with acceptable outcomes.
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- Basem G Soliman
- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
- Department of General Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
- Center for Outcomes Research, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
- Department of General Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
- Department of General Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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Evaluation and Transplantation of a SARS-CoV-2 Seropositive Kidney Candidate. Case Rep Nephrol 2021; 2021:6613023. [PMID: 33747584 PMCID: PMC7945674 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6613023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic affected transplant center activity in areas with high number of cases such as New York City and prompted reevaluation of patients awaiting organ transplant diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection. To resume safe transplantation at our center, we found it necessary to (1) identify transplant candidates with possible exposure to or history of COVID-19 infection, (2) outline a clinical and laboratory assessment to determine adequate clinical recovery from COVID-19 for transplantation, and (3) determine whether the possibility of perioperative COVID-19 transmission from the patient to staff would pose unacceptable risk. Here, we describe our center's approach to proceeding with transplantation in a SARS-CoV-2 seropositive living donor kidney transplant recipient and describe early posttransplant outcomes.
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