Just Released - Transplantation Direct - February Issue

The February Transplantation Direct issue covers a wide spectrum of topics in transplantation. Organ donation and procurement continues to be emphasized in our journal, where this issue has an article on supporting kidney function during long-term normothermic liver machine perfusion, and two articles on using normothermic perfusion for combined heart and liver transplantation. Another paper focuses on development of an education program in Korea to teach students about organ and tissue donation. In liver transplantation, a new procedure for using transesophageal echocardiography during transplantation is presented, and in lung transplantation a study looks at whether post-transplant lung embolism associates with chronic lung allograft dysfunction. In the kidney, we have articles that focus on long-term data in transplant recipients and on a personalized stratification approach in patients to optimize long-term outcomes. Also, an experienced transplant center reports on results using intestinal transplantation in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome. For full details on all these articles, please visit our Transplantation Direct open-access website.

Table of Contents

Review

Use of Transesophageal Echocardiography During Orthotopic Liver Transplantation: Simplifying the Procedure

Kidney Transplantation

Liver Transplantation

Successful Heart-Liver Transplant Using Dual-organ Normothermic Perfusion in a Patient With Fontan Failure

Lung Transplantation

The Association of Post–Lung Transplant Pulmonary Embolism With the Development of Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction

Intestinal Transplantation

Treatment of Complex Desmoid Tumors in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Syndrome by Intestinal Transplantation

Organ Donation and Procurement

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TTS Call for Nominations - Deadline February 14

We are now accepting nominations for three (3) Officer positions and nine (9) Councilors-at-large positions representing the Regions. The nomination deadline is February 14, 2024.

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Optimization of Kidney Health in Liver Transplant Candidates: Pretransplant Considerations and Modalities

Patients with decompensated end-stage liver disease (ESLD) are at increased risk for mortality, and only liver transplantation (LT) offers meaningful hope for survival. These patients are at risk for kidney dysfunction through the continuum of care for ESLD including LT. We discuss the role of accurate estimation and measurement of baseline glomerular filtration rate in assessment of kidney dysfunction among those with ESLD.

Long-term Effects of Kidney Transplantation Compared With Dialysis on Intima–media Thickness in Children—Results From the 4C-T Study

Children requiring kidney replacement therapy experience high burden of cardiovascular (CV) disease leading to increased mortality. Intima–media thickness (IMT) indicating atherosclerosis is a validated surrogate marker for future CV events.

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Canadian Kidney Transplant Professionals’ Perspectives on Precision Medicine and Molecular Matching in Kidney Allocation

Antibody-mediated rejection is an important cause of kidney transplant loss. A new strategy requiring application of precision medicine tools in transplantation considers molecular compatibility between donors and recipients and holds the promise of improved immunologic risk, preventing rejection and premature graft loss. The objective of this study was to gather Canadian transplant professionals’ perspectives on molecular compatibility in kidney transplantation.

Early Metabolic Measures Predict Long-term Insulin Independence in Recipients of Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation

Although diabetes after total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation (TP-IAT) is one of the biggest concerns for TP-IAT recipients and physicians, reliable prediction of post-TP-IAT glycemic control remains unestablished. This study was conducted to identify early predictors of insulin independence and goal glycemic control by hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) ≤ 6.5% after TP-IAT.

TTS 2024 - Awards and Abstracts

Submitting an abstract to the TTS 2024 Congress offers a platform to showcase groundbreaking research, connect with global experts, and contribute to advancements in transplantation medicine, fostering collaboration and influencing the field's future direction.

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Submission Deadline: March 18, 2024.

The Medawar Prize

The award recognizes outstanding investigators whose contributions have had a profound influence on the field of organ transplantation. The Medawar Prize is universally considered to be commensurate with the most outstanding world prize for scientific achievement.

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TTS Thomas Starzl Innovation Award

The award recognizes individuals who, though advanced and original work, have contributed significantly to transplantation, thereby reflecting the spirit pioneered by Dr. Starzl.

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TTS Recognition Awards

These awards recognize individuals who have made a major international impact in the field of transplantation. The awards are given out at each International Congress of The Transplantation Society and carry a monetary award of USD $2,000 each.

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2024 Mentee-Mentor Awards

The Transplantation Society, in collaboration with National and International Societies acknowledges the contribution of basic science to the field of transplantation by offering Mentee-Mentor awards.