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Publikováno v:
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, Vol 31, Iss 4, Pp 739-749 (2020)
The scarcity of organs for donation is an ongoing issue. Change in legislative framework allows for altruistic donations in the UK, but, whereas the number of donations from deceased donors has increased, there has been a slow decline in altruistic l
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/aa68239d6e5748a7ab1f76ba39a96dc8
Autor:
Jacob A Akoh
Publikováno v:
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, Vol 29, Iss 2, Pp 381-385 (2018)
The fistula first initiative has rekindled interest in transposition of basilic vein (TBV) in preference to arteriovenous grafts (AVG). TBV is considered to have advantages over AVG. The aim of this study was to analyze the outcome of TBVs in our cen
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/cb9c930287e3413d83a2384a21bafc2f
Autor:
Thomas Hanna, Jacob A Akoh
Publikováno v:
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, Vol 27, Iss 5, Pp 950-957 (2016)
Renal hyperparathyroidism (RHPT) is a common complication of renal failure and it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the patient characteristics which might predict persistent or recurrent h
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/49b7e31bc2e140fe835bf54735a03eac
Autor:
Jacob A Akoh, Tahawar Rana
Publikováno v:
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, Vol 27, Iss 3, Pp 581-584 (2016)
Compared to the general population, transplant patients receiving immuno- suppression have an increased risk of wound and systemic infection that might lead to hemorrhage. We present a case of severe bleeding from the external iliac artery secondary
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8a46b1c63aef406fb0f4ec5a105533e9
Publikováno v:
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, Vol 26, Iss 6, Pp 1108-1112 (2015)
Transplant nephrectomy (TN) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality and influences the outcome of subsequent renal transplantation. The aim of this study was to identify the reasons for TN in a single transplant center in the United Ki
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/1d9f74ecb9be4180b29e6353f231e25f
Publikováno v:
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, Vol 26, Iss 3, Pp 594-596 (2015)
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/692dbc25c4884050ba9e7b7921eec8ac
Publikováno v:
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, Vol 24, Iss 3, Pp 542-545 (2013)
In donors known to have medical conditions associated with kidney damage, caution is exercised when accepting donor kidneys. Myelofibrosis can affect kidney function in a variety of ways, but is not generally considered a contraindication to donation
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/d3c776c54700487285da105daf7e175a
Autor:
Jacob A Akoh, Tahawar A Rana
Publikováno v:
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, Vol 24, Iss 4, Pp 673-681 (2013)
Previous reports regarding donation after cardiac death (DCD) have called for caution in extending the age of kidney donors beyond 60 years due to the risk of poor graft function. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of donor age on rena
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/aad46f79e1b44899a3ce659edaa15ce1
Autor:
Jacob A Akoh
Publikováno v:
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, Vol 22, Iss 4, Pp 637-650 (2011)
Patients with established renal failure, living in developing countries, face many obstacles including lack of access to transplantation centers, quality and safety issues, and exploittation associated with transplant tourism. This review aims to det
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8fda82df999147b786d5061c4b6b72ad
Publikováno v:
Clinics and Practice, Vol 1, Iss 1 (2011)
Bowel infarction due to acute mesenteric ischaemia (AMI) is an abdominal emergency with a high mortality rate. We report a case of exaggerated septic response to a urinary tract infection mimicking AMI in an immunosuppressed diabetic patient. A 56-ye
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f1ea19ab8d7f405a8bf0ce17755fb4e9