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  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
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Graft Survival

Your search returns 17 documents

• 1.   Chronic kidney disease post-liver transplantation

  This study determined the incidence of, and risk factors for, all stages of chronic kidney disease, as defined in the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative Guideline

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Renal disease is a recognized complication of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). We aimed to determine the incidence of all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as defined in the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative Guidelines. We also wanted to determine the risk factors for development of CKD and its impact on patient survival. METHODS: All patients who more...

  International Classification:

  Other - kidney disease

  Categories:

  chronic kidney disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Nephrol Dial Transplant, Vol: 21 Page: 2630-6 September 2006
  A. O'Riordan; V. Wong; P. A. McCormick; J. E. Hegarty; A. J. Watson

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• 2.   Does the risk of acute rejection really decrease with increasing recipient age?

  This study examined the major factors affecting graft survival in cadaveric kidney transplants

  

  Abstract:

  In corneal transplants the risks of acute rejection and graft failure decrease with increasing recipient age, but kidney graft survival analyses tend to show the opposite effect. Why is this? Cadaveric kidney transplants performed in the UK and Republic of Ireland between 1985 and 1993 (UKTSSA database) were analysed by multifactorial methods to identify major factors affecting graft more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - renal

  Categories:

  major factors affecting kidney transplants graft survival

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Transpl Int, Vol: 13 Suppl 1 Page: S42-4 2000
  B. A. Bradley

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• 3.   Long-term followup of cadaveric renal transplantation in patients with spina bifida

  This study reported the long-term follow up of cadaveric renal transplantation in patients with spina bifida

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: Access related problems in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are increased in cases of spina bifida due to vascular and body habitus limitations. Reports of renal transplantation in this patient group are exceedingly rare. We report long-term followup data on cadaveric renal transplantation for end stage renal failure in cases of spina bifida. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - renal

  Categories:

  renal transplantation in patients with spina bifida

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Urol, Vol: 167 Page: 477-9 February 2002
  R. E. Power; K. J. O'Malley; D. M. Little; M. G. Donovan; T. A. Creagh; D. M. Murphy; D. P. Hickey

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• 4.   One thousand renal transplants in Belfast (1968-1998)

  This study examined outcomes of cadaveric -kidney- transplants

  

  Abstract:

  The first kidney transplant was performed in Belfast in 1968. During the next 30 years 1,000 transplants were undertaken at this unit. Data were analysed on 937 cadaveric transplants, 815 first and 122 regrafts. There were 63 living transplants. Long-term follow-up was achieved for all grafts except one live transplant. All recipients had follow-up of at least 5 years. One- and 5-year more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - cadaveric

  Categories:

  cadaveric -kidney- transplants

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Clin Transpl, 2004
  D. Middleton; J. F. Douglas; G. Opelz; B. Doehler; M. G. McGeown

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• 5.   Outcome of cadaveric renal transplantation in patients with psychiatric disorders

  This study examined outcomes of cadaveric renal transplantation in patients with psychiatric disorders

  

  Abstract:

  Psychiatric illness has hitherto been considered a contraindication to solid organ transplantation in many centres. Reasons cited include a perceived lack of compliance with therapeutic drug regimes and the potential psychopharmacological interactions between psychotropic and immunosuppressant medication. We retrospectively examined the outcomes in 24 patients with psychiatric illnesses more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - renal

  Categories:

  cadaveric renal transplantation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 95 Page: 172-4 June 2002
  R. E. Power; A. J. Hayanga; D. M. Little; D. P. Hickey

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• 6.   Penetrating keratoplasty in infants

  This study examined graft survival and visual outcome after penetrating keratoplasty in infants with congenital corneal opacity

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: To analyze graft survival and visual outcome after penetrating keratoplasty in infants with congenital corneal opacity. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 11 patients with congenital corneal opacity who underwent penetrating keratoplasty as infants. Six patients had a diagnosis of Peter's anomaly, 1 of congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy, 1 of posterior more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - penetrating keratoplasty

  Categories:

  penetrating keratoplasty

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Aapos, Vol: 5 Page: 285-90 October 2001
  R. M. Comer; S. M. Daya; M. O'Keefe

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• 7.   Pre-transplant bilateral native nephrectomy for medically refractory hypertension

  This study described 10 cases of pre-transplant bilateral native nephrectomy for medically refractory hypertension

  

  Abstract:

  Hypertension arising from retained native kidneys can compromise both the patient and graft survival. Bilateral nephrectomy should be considered in a select group of patients, whom have refractory hypertension, prior to renal transplantation. Between January 1991 and July 1998 we performed 10 bilateral nephrectomies where hypertension was the indication. The mean age was 23 yrs (range more...

  International Classification:

  Other - refractory hypertension

  Categories:

  refractory hypertension

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 94 Page: 214-6 2001 Jul-Aug
  R. E. Power; J. G. Calleary; D. P. Hickey

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• 8.   Prospective chimerism analysis, the time is now but can we respond?

  This article discusses prospective chimerism analysis and childhood leukemia

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Leukemia, Vol: 15 Page: 1992-4 December 2001
  M. Lawler

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• 9.   Rabbit antithymocyte globulin as induction immunotherapy for pediatric deceased donor kidney transplantation

  This study studied the long-term results and safety of antithymocyte globulin as induction immunotherapy in all children undergoing transplantation at our institution since 1991

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: There is scant literature describing the long-term outcome of the use of antithymocyte globulin induction immunotherapy in pediatric deceased donor kidney transplants. We retrospectively studied the long-term results and safety of antithymocyte globulin as induction immunotherapy in all children undergoing transplantation at our institution since 1991. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants

  Categories:

  antithymocyte globulin as induction immunotherapy; -organ transplants

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Urol, Vol: 174 Page: 703-7 August 2005
  M. H. Kamel; P. Mohan; D. M. Little; A. Awan; D. P. Hickey

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• 10.   Rabbit antithymocyte globulin related decrease in platelet count reduced risk of pediatric renal transplant graft thrombosis

  The aim of the study was to compare the potential protective effect for the decrease in platelet count associated with RATG therapy against pediatric renal transplant graft vascular thrombosis

  

  Abstract:

  Graft thrombosis is a serious complication in pediatric renal transplantation. We assess a potential protective effect for the decrease in platelet count associated with RATG therapy against pediatric renal transplant graft vascular thrombosis. Between January 1986 and December 1998, 120 kidney transplants were performed in 95 pediatric recipients. Patients were divided into two groups. more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants

  Categories:

  renal transplant graft vascular thrombosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Transplant, Vol: 10 Page: 816-21 November 2006
  M. H. Kamel; P. Mohan; P. J. Conlon; D. M. Little; P. O'Kelly; D. P. Hickey

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• 11.   Renal transplantation in pre-school children

  This study examined renal transplantation in pre-school children

  

  Abstract:

  This short report describes the outcome of 13 renal transplants in 11 children under 5 years of age. Nine (82%) of the 11 recipients are alive; 2 children died with functioning grafts. Approximately 50% of grafts are functioning at 5 years post transplantation. Children with congenital kidney malformations can be successfully managed to transplantation. more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - renal

  Categories:

  renal transplantation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 93 Page: 111 June 2000
  A. Finan; D. Gill; D. Hickey

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• 12.   Renal transplantation in the UK and Republic of Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine 5-year renal transplant survival in the United Kingdom

  

  Abstract:

  RENAL TRANSPLANT OUTCOME: Analysis of 5-year transplant survival in the UK showed a number of significant factors influencing outcome of adult cadaveric renal transplantation. Data from 5,963 first grafts and 1,078 regrafts carried out between 1990-1997 showed year of graft, recipient age and diabetes, donor age, kidney exchange between centres and HLA matching to influence 5-year more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants

  Categories:

  transplant survival

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Clin Transpl, 2000
  R. J. Johnson; M. A. Belger; J. D. Briggs; S. V. Fuggle; P. J. Morris

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• 13.   Secondary alveolar bone grafting in cleft lip and palate patients

  This study examined case records of 72 patients in Northern Ireland who had secondary bone grafting of 94 alveolar clefts between 1987 and 1997

  

  Abstract:

  The case records of 72 patients in Northern Ireland who had secondary bone grafting of 94 alveolar clefts between 1987 and 1997 were examined. Details were recorded of age, sex, laterality of cleft, preoperative orthodontic treatment, whether grafting was combined with soft tissue revision, method of harvesting the graft, complications, eruption of canines, and the success of grafting more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - bone grafting of alveolar cleft

  Categories:

  bone grafting of alveolar cleft

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg, Vol: 38 Page: 488-91 October 2000
  L. C. Newlands

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• 14.   Successful renal transplantation in children with spina bifida: long term single center experience

  This study examined renal transplantation in children with spina bifida

  

  Abstract:

  We report long-term follow up data on cadaveric renal transplantation for end stage renal failure (ESRF) in spina bifida children. Between February 1989 and July 2001, 12 cadaveric renal transplants were performed in 10 children, eight females and two males. Mean age at transplantation was 13.4 yr (range 9-16). Of the patients, eight were wheelchair bound and two were independently more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - renal

  Categories:

  renal transplantation in spina bifida

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Transplant, Vol: 8 Page: 167-70 April 2004
  M. Hamdi; P. Mohan; D. M. Little; D. P. Hickey

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• 15.   The first 20 years of heart transplantation in Ireland

  The aim of this study was to evaluate the success the first generation of cardiac transplant patients in Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The first Irish heart transplant was performed on the 10th of September 1985. Over the next 20 years, 229 transplants were performed in 228 recipients. AIMS: To evaluate the success of the first generation of cardiac transplantation in Ireland. METHODS: Analysis of clinical outcomes and survival statistics for patients undergoing heart transplantation in Ireland and more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - cardiac transplant patients

  Categories:

  cardiac transplant patients

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 175 Page: 5-9 2006 Jan-Mar
  D. G. Healy; M. T. Akbar; N. Baktiari; J. J. Egan; N. Mahon; D. Veerasingam; J. McCarthy; J. Hurley; M. Neligan; A. E. Wood

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• 16.   The National Liver Transplantation Audit: An overview of patients presenting for liver transplantation from 1994 to 1998

  The aim of this study was to describe current clinical practice in liver transplantation in the United Kingdom and Ireland, to provide overall 1-year graft and patient survival rates, and to study some preoperative risk factors

  

  Abstract:

  Background: The aim of this study was to describe current clinical practice in liver transplantation in the UK and Ireland, to provide overall 1-year graft and patient survival rates, and to study some preoperative risk factors. Methods: All patients receiving a liver transplant in the UK or Ireland between 1 March 1994 and 30 September 1998 were included. Data were collected on more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - liver transplants

  Categories:

  clinical practice in liver transplants

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  British Journal of Surgery, Vol: 88 Page: 52-58 2001
  P. Hartley; A. Petruckevitch; B. Reeves; K. Rolles

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• 17.   The outcome of pediatric cadaveric renal transplantation in the UK and Eire

  The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of pediatric cadaveric renal transplantation in the United Kingdom and Eire

  

  Abstract:

  An analysis of all pediatric cadaveric renal transplant recipients in the UK and Eire was undertaken to review the outcomes of pediatric cadaveric renal transplantation and to consider the implications for organ allocation procedures for pediatric recipients. Factors influencing the outcome of 1,252 pediatric cadaveric renal transplants in the UK and Eire in the 10-yr period from 1 more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - cadaveric

  Categories:

  pediatric cadaveric renal transplantation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Pediatr Transplant, Vol: 6 Page: 367-77 October 2002
  R. J. Johnson; S. Armstrong; M. A. Belger; S. V. Fuggle; S. Martin; D. Middleton; T. C. Ray; S. P. Rigden; K. Verrier-Jones; P. J. Morris

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