- Safely navigating kidney transplantation during the COVID-19 pandemic: the Singapore General Hospital’s experience
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Tien CSY, Liew IT, Ho QY, Thangaraju S, Abdul Rahman MB, Lee C, Xin Hui Leah NC, He X, Siew LT, Shern Kee TY
- KMID: 2544113
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2023 Jun;37(2):95-102.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.23.0020
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic curtailed transplant activities worldwide, driven by concerns about increased COVID-19-related mortality among kidney transplant recipients (KTRs), infections originating from donors, and decreased availability... -
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- Different antibody responses between liver and kidney transplant recipients elicited by third doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
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Lim SY, Yoon YI, Kim JY, Tak E, Kwon H, Shin S, Kim YH, Song GW, Kim SH, Lee SG
- KMID: 2541312
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2023 Mar;37(1):49-56.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.22.0056
Background: Solid organ transplant recipients exhibit decreased antibody responses, mainly due to their weakened immune systems. However, data are limited on antibody responses after the primary series of coronavirus disease... -
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- Impact of institutional case volume of solid organ transplantation on patient outcomes and implications for healthcare policy in Korea
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Kang C, Ryu HG
- KMID: 2541307
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2023 Mar;37(1):1-10.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.23.0010
Solid organ transplantation is distinguished from other high-risk surgical procedures by the fact that it utilizes an extremely limited and precious resource and requires a multidisciplinary team approach. For several... -
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- The Clinical Course and Prognosis of Patients With Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease After Solid Organ Transplantation
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Kim JY, Han A, Lee H, Ha J, Lee KW, Suh KS, Yi NJ, Min S, Hong SK, Kim YC, Choi Y, Yim JJ, Kwak N
- KMID: 2539493
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2023 Feb;38(6):e46.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e46
Background: Due to impaired cell-mediated immunity, solid organ transplantation (SOT) recipients are at increased risk of developing nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD). However, the clinical course of NTM-PD in SOT... -
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- The effect of the Iranian family approachspecific course (IrFASC) on obtaining consent from deceased organ donors’ families
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Radi E, Ghanavati M, Khoundabi B, Rahmani J, Nahafizadeh K, Shadnoush M, Broumand B, Ghobadi O
- KMID: 2537534
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2022 Dec;36(4):237-244.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.22.0041
Background: A family approach and obtaining consent from the families of potential brain-dead donors is the most important step of organ procurement in countries where an opt-in policy applies to... -
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- Prevalence and clinical significance of pancreatic cystic lesions in immunosuppressed patients following solid organ transplantation
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Yu S, Choi YJ, Jo HS, Park PJ, Kim DS, Yu YD
- KMID: 2533957
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2022 Sep;36(3):197-202.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.22.0020
Background: Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are occasionally found in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. In such recipients, the risk of cancer is increased due to immunosuppressive therapy. This study investigated the prevalence... -
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- Technical Aspects of Combined Heart-Lung Transplantation
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Ju MH, Je HG
- KMID: 2532355
- J Chest Surg.
- 2022 Aug;55(4):319-324.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.22.075
Although organ transplants have become quite common, combined heart-lung transplantation (CHLTx) is unfamiliar at most institutions. While the remarkable rate of development in treatment options, such as drugs and mechanical... -
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- The outcomes of marginal donor hearts compared with ideal donors: a single-center experience in Iran
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Shakerian B, Dehghani S, Ashraf H, Karbalai S, Soleimani A, Rezaeefar A, Shajari Z, Hekmat H, Latifi M, Sadatnaseri A
- KMID: 2531137
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2022 Jun;36(2):136-142.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.22.0004
Background: Heart transplantation has been considered the gold-standard treatment for patients with end-stage heart failure. This study assessed the survival outcomes of marginal donor hearts compared with ideal donor hearts... -
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- An analysis of the number of liver and kidney transplantations during COVID-19 pandemic in Korea
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Hong JJ, Hwang S, Moon DB, Kim YH, Shin S, Kim IO, Lee SR, Lee AY, Woo J
- KMID: 2523674
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2021 Dec;35(4):247-252.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.21.0030
Background: The severity of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has discouraged organ donation. However, the prevalence of COVID-19 in Korea was much lower in comparison to Western countries. With... -
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- Mycobacterial infections in solid organ transplant recipients
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Rashid HU, Salma Begum NA, Kashem TS
- KMID: 2523670
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2021 Dec;35(4):208-217.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.21.0033
Mycobacterium tuberculosis(MTB) infection in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients remains a major challenge for physicians and surgeons. Active tuberculosis (TB) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in SOT recipients.... -
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- Analysis of Factors Affecting Emergency Physicians’ Attitudes toward Deceased Organ & Tissue Donation
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Lee DE, Kim H, Park KH, Park SY, Park SM, Jung YH, Jeong W, Park KH
- KMID: 2523551
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2021 Dec;36(49):e329.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e329
Background: This study aimed to investigate differences in knowledge, and attitudes toward deceased organ and tissue donation of emergency physicians. Additionally, we analyzed factors affecting the attitudes toward deceased organ... -
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- Multicenter Verification of a Harmonized Test Method for Human Leukocyte Antigen Flow Cytometry Crossmatching
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Park Y, Park MH, Park BG, Oh EJ, Bang HI, Lee JH, Kang ES
- KMID: 2520823
- Lab Med Qual Assur.
- 2021 Sep;43(3):152-161.
- doi: 10.15263/jlmqa.2021.43.3.152
Background: Flow cytometry crossmatch (FCXM) is the most sensitive method currently used for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) crossmatches. The FCXM test methods and cut-off values used to determine the positive reaction... -
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- Reusing hepatic grafts in Korea: a case report
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Kim HY, Choi B, Kim M, Choi Y, Lee J, Cho WH
- KMID: 2520689
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2021 Sep;35(3):200-206.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.21.0005
The shortage of donor organs has compelled transplant centers to use organs from non-standard donors. The Korean Network for Organ Sharing data showed that there were 5,804 potential recipients on... -
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- Improving self-sufficiency in organ transplantation in Korea
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Ahn C, Lee S, Kim YH, Oh J, Yun IJ, Ahn HJ, Seo SH, Jeong JC, Kim MS, Ha J, Kim SI, Moon IS, Cho WH
- KMID: 2520674
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2021 Sep;35(3):137-142.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.21.0022
After attaining a qualified medical capacity in organ transplantation, Korea has been struggling to increase the number of deceased organ transplants to reach self-sufficiency. As one of these efforts, Korea... -
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- Comparison of single nucleotide polymorphisms and short tandem repeats as markers for differentiating between donors and recipients in solid organ transplantation
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Lee HJ, Shin KH, Jeong SJ, Kim IS
- KMID: 2514402
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2021 Mar;35(1):1-7.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.20.0035
Background: To analyze transplant rejection and to distinguish between donor and recipient, it is necessary to select a marker from single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), short tandem repeat (STR), and human... -
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- The feasibility of organ transplantation during the COVID-19 outbreak: experiences from South Korea
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Lee J, Kim EJ, Ihn K, Lee JG, Joo DJ, Kim MS, Kim SI, Kim YS, Huh KH
- KMID: 2510264
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2020 Dec;34(4):257-264.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.20.0048
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has forced healthcare systems to reduce transplant activities in order to preserve resources and minimize the risk of nosocomial transmission. Although transplantation societies around... -
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- Factors Affecting the Time Taken to Determine Brain Death in Patients with Impending Brain Death
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Kim YS, Kim DH, Yang TW, Kim M, Lee J, Cho W, Kwon OY
- KMID: 2506792
- J Clin Neurol.
- 2020 Oct;16(4):668-673.
- doi: 10.3988/jcn.2020.16.4.668
Background and Purpose: The increased demand for donor organs has made it crucial to keep the organs of patients with impending brain death (PWIBDs) suitable for transplantation during the process... -
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- Successful combined second redo lungkidney transplantation in a patient who developed end-stage renal disease after a previous lung transplantation
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Noh Jh, Kim D, Cho WH, Yeo HJ
- KMID: 2507164
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2020 Sep;34(3):193-198.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.2020.34.3.193
Several lung transplantation (LTx) patients develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and often need a kidney transplant. Recently, the number of multiorgan transplantation cases has increased; however, no successfully combined redo... -
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- Ethical issues in uterine transplantation
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Koplin JJ, Kendal E
- KMID: 2503883
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2020 Jun;34(2):78-83.
- doi: 10.4285/kjt.2020.34.2.78
Despite a recent surge of bioethical attention, ethical analysis of uterine transplantation is still in its early stages, and many of the key ethical issues remain underexamined and unresolved. In... -
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- Future direction of immunosuppressive treatment in organ transplantation
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Park JB
- KMID: 2500712
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2020 May;63(5):259-266.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2020.63.5.259
Since the first success of kidney transplantation in 1954, significant advances have been achieved in the field of organ transplantation. It was possible with the introduction of immunosuppressive drugs belonging... -
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