Evaluation of the presence of microorganisms in solid-organ preservation solution
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2011 Objective: To assess the presence of microorganism contamination in the preservation solution for transplant organs (kidney/pancreas). Method: Between August 2007 and March 2008, 136 samples of preservation solution were studied prior to graft ...
André Marcelo Colvara Mattana +5 more
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Tissue conservation for transplantation
Innovative Surgical Sciences, 2017 Pathophysiological changes that occur during ischemia and subsequent reperfusion cause damage to tissues procured for transplantation and also affect long-term allograft function and survival. The proper preservation of organs before transplantation is a
Krezdorn Nicco +8 more
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Organ and Function Preservation in Gastrointestinal Malignancies [PDF]
, 2023 Radiation plays an important role in organ preservation for gastrointestinal malignancies, with a watch and wait strategy enabling surgery to be avoided in patients who are not suitable or who are refusing surgery.
Sripadam, R +9 more
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Protocol TOP-Study (tacrolimus organ perfusion): a prospective randomized multicenter trial to reduce ischemia reperfusion injury in transplantation of marginal liver grafts with an "ex vivo" tacrolimus perfusion [PDF]
, 2013 Background: Critical organ shortage results in the utilization of extended donor criteria (EDC) liver grafts. These marginal liver grafts are prone to increased ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) which may contribute to deteriorated graft function and ...
Jauch, Karl-Walter +24 more
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Organ preservation in rectal cancer:Capita Selecta [PDF]
, 2022 The standard operative treatment for patients with rectal cancer has a high risk for morbidity and (perioperative) mortality. Patients with an extensive tumor undergo preoperative (chemo)radiation to reduce the tumor and potential lymph node metastases ...
Haak, Hester Eline
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023 Ex vivo machine perfusion (EVMP) is an emerging technique for preserving explanted solid organs with primary application in allogeneic organ transplantation.
Jasper Iske +39 more
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Normothermic liver preservation: a new paradigm? [PDF]
, 2015 Despite increasing donor numbers, waiting lists and pre-transplant mortality continue to grow in many countries. The number of donor organs suitable for liver transplantation is restricted by cold preservation and ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI ...
Henri Leuvenink +6 more
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New Frontiers in Organ Preservation and Hepatoprotection [PDF]
, 2022 This editorial aims to summarize the 13 scientific articles published in the Special Issue entitled “New Frontiers in Organ Preservation and Hepatoprotection” [...
Zoltan Czigany +3 more
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Organ preservation and viability in kidney and liver transplantation [PDF]
, 2008 Organ preservation for transplantation. The easy way or best method? Kidney and liver transplantations are routinely performed nowadays to treat end stage organ diseases.
Maathuis, Marcus Hubertus Johannes
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Organ preservation strategies: Review of literature and their applicability in developing nations
South Asian Journal of Cancer, 2014 There has been a change in practice in locally advanced laryngopharyngeal cancers toward non-surgical treatment modalities. Although, there have been landmark trials pertinent to organ preservation, their applicability in developing nations is a topic of
Mitali Dandekar, Anil D′Cruz
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