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A dynamic graph-cuts method with integrated multiple feature maps for segmenting kidneys in ultrasound images [PDF]

arXiv, 2017
Purpose: To improve kidney segmentation in clinical ultrasound (US) images, we develop a new graph cuts based method to segment kidney US images by integrating original image intensity information and texture feature maps extracted using Gabor filters.
arxiv  

Combined liver-kidney transplantation: Analysis of patients with preformed lymphocytotoxic antibody [PDF]

, 1988
In this report, we address combined liver-kidney transplantation, with particular attention to the apparent phenomenon of protection of kidney allografts to antibody mediated destruction by liver allografts.
Duquesnoy, R, Fung, J, Gordon, R, Griffin, M, Klintmalm, G, Makowka, L, Starzl, T, Todo, S, Tzakis, A   +8 more
core  

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection in a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a case report [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is an uncommon syndrome. Its prevalence among patients with polycystic kidney disease is very rare, with no previously reported involvement of the right posterior descending coronary artery.
Fitzgibbons, Timothy P., Grover, Peeyush
core   +2 more sources

Index cases of intracranial aneurysms in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: longitudinal experience from a single renal transplantation centre

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The prevalence of intracranial aneurysms (ICAs) is higher in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) than in the general population. This extrarenal manifestation carries significant mortality and morbidity risks.
Joel Ern Zher Chan, Kate S. Olakkengil, Shantanu Bhattacharjya, Santosh Antony Olakkengil   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Our organ donation experience in a braindead polycystic kidney disease patient: Case report

Van Tıp Dergisi, 2018
Polycystic kidney disease is an otosomal dominant hereditary disorder which can progress to end stage kidney failure. In this disease, the cysts in distinct sizes and distinct number are seen in kidneys and in liver.
Hilmi Demirkıran, Celaleddin Soyalp, Mehmet Kilic, Cevdet Yardimci, Nureddin Yuzkat, Arzu Esen Tekeli, Muhammed Bilal Çeğin   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A narrative literature review about alpha‐lipoic acid role in dry eye and ocular surface disease

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Ocular surface diseases (OSD) include various conditions that affect the eye's surface, causing discomfort and pain. One such condition, dry eye disease (DED), is a multifactorial disorder that significantly impacts patients' quality of life, with prevalence rates ranging from 5% to 50% and higher incidence in women.
Antonio J. Mateo Orobia, José Manuel Benítez del Castillo, Margarita Calonge, Christophe Baudouin, Marc Labetoulle   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Glomerular Basement Membrane Protein Expression and the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Autosomal Dominant Alport Syndrome

Kidney Medicine, 2019
Alport syndrome is a hereditary glomerular nephritis associated with hearing loss and eye abnormalities and is classified as X-linked Alport syndrome, autosomal recessive Alport syndrome, and autosomal dominant Alport syndrome.
Taro Akihisa, Masayo Sato, Yoshie Wakayama, Sekiko Taneda, Shigeru Horita, Orie Hirose, Shiho Makabe, Hiroshi Kataoka, Takayasu Mori, Eisei Sohara, Shinichi Uchida, Kosaku Nitta, Toshio Mochizuki   +12 more
doaj  

Nonobstructing Colonic Dilatation and Colon Perforations Following Renal Transplantation [PDF]

, 1990
Nonobstructing colonic dilatation has not been commonly reported following renal transplantation, and colon perforations carry a high morbidity and mortality in this population.
Hakala, TR, Koneru, B, O'hair, DP, Selby, R, Starzl, TE, Tzakis, AG   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Robot‐assisted vs open kidney transplantation from deceased donors

BJU International, EarlyView.
Objectives To test the hypothesis that the type of surgical approach, robot‐assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT) vs open kidney transplantation (OKT), impacts intra‐operative and postoperative surgical outcomes of patients receiving kidney transplantation from deceased donors.
Luca Afferi, Angelo Territo, Alessio Pecoraro, Lorenzo Masieri, Milla Ortved, Julia Abildgaard Dagnæs‐Hansen, Begonya Etcheverry, Andrea Gallioli, Donato Cannoletta, Joris Vangeneugden, Jeremy Mercier, Thomas Prudhomme, Isacco Donnini, Antonino Vazzana, Malene Rohrsted, Francesc Vigués, Nicolas Doumerc, Karel Decaestecker, Joan Palou, Riccardo Campi, Sergio Serni, Andreas Roder, Alberto Breda   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Grayscale ultrasound characteristics of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease severity – an adult and pediatric cohort study

Journal of Ultrasonography, 2017
Introduction: The most common hereditary kidney condition is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. It is the cause of 5–10% of end-stage renal disease.
Marcin Strzelczyk, Michał Podgórski, Susan Afshari, Marcin Tkaczyk, Monika Pawlak-Bratkowska, Piotr Grzelak   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source