The field of vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) is the new frontier of solid
organ transplantation (SOT). VCA spans life-enhancing/life-changing procedures such as …

Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that leads to several non-communicable illnesses,
including chronic kidney disease (CKD). Diet and lifestyle modifications have shown a …

Background/Objectives: Changes in muscle mass and bone density are common in multiple
myeloma (MM) patients. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) offers precise, non …

Data suggest that long-term transplant outcomes among obese recipients are similar to
those among nonobese. Strategies to achieve pretransplant weight reduction and minimally …

This case describes a woman in her 20s with a 6-month history of progressive exertional
dyspnoea and cough. Examination revealed hypoxia on room air, sinus tachycardia, finger …

Background Wound infections following kidney transplantation are common, with a reported
incidence of 5%–19%. In the first few days after surgery, these patients receive extremely …

Background Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) is a serin protease inhibitor and a
potent inhibitor of angiogenesis. Its serum level has significant associations with metabolic …

This review highlights noteworthy literature published in 2022 pertinent to anesthesiologists
and critical care physicians caring for patients undergoing abdominal organ transplantation …

Background Long-term patient survival after intestinal transplantation (IT) remains low
compared with other organ transplants despite years of advancement in clinical experience …

Context The impact of recipient obesity on kidney transplantation (KT) outcomes remains
unclear. Objective The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta …