Despite its frequency and associated morbidity, UTI after kidney transplantation is an understudied infection. In an era of increasing antimicrobial resistance and limited resources, further research is needed to ensure optimal use of antimicrobials in KTRs with UTI.

Despite its frequency and associated morbidity, UTI after kidney transplantation is an understudied infection. In an era of increasing antimicrobial resistance and limited resources, further research is needed to ensure optimal use of antimicrobials in KTRs with UTI.

Paediatric studies on the role of antibiotic prophylaxis in the prevention of postoperative infections in children undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) are lacking. The aim of this study was to assess if a single dose of co-amoxiclav before PEG can decrease the rate of peristomal wound and systemic infection in children.

In this prospective, randomised, double-blind, multicentre trial, children undergoing PEG were randomized to antibiotic prophylaxis with co-amoxiclav versus placebo and the rate of local and systemic infections were assessed.

Of the 106 patients considered for inclusion, 49 patients were randomized. In the per-protocol analysis, the occurrence of wound infection was 5% (1/20) in the antibiotic group and 21% (4/19) in the placebo group (P = 0.13, 16% difference in proportions, odds ratio [OR] 0.19, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.02-1.9). The occurrence of systemic infection was 9% (2/22) in the antibiotic group and 27.2% (6/25) in the placebo group [P = 0.17, 18% difference in proportions, OR 0.32, 95% CI 0.06%-1.80%]. Similar results were obtained in intention-to-treat analysis. Interestingly, the overall infection rate was significantly higher in the placebo group as compared with the antibiotic group (40% vs 13.6%; P = 0.04) and the duration of hospital stay was significantly longer in the placebo group as compared with the antibiotic group (4.4 ± 1.6 vs 3.5 ± 1.05; P = 0.02). The number-needed-to-treat (NTT) to prevent 1 peristomal infection on average are 6.7 patients.

A preoperative dose of co-amoxiclav reduces the overall infection rate and the duration of hospital stay. Our data suggest that antibiotic prophylaxis should be recommended in every children undergoing PEG placement.

A preoperative dose of co-amoxiclav reduces the overall infection rate and the duration of hospital stay. Our data suggest that antibiotic prophylaxis should be recommended in every children undergoing PEG placement.We report a successful pediatric bridge to transplant following application of the ProTekDuo Cannula to provide right ventricular support in a 12-year-old child with biventricular cardiomyopathy and on left ventricular assist device support. We are unaware of any other reports of pediatric use of this device in the medical literature.

PF477736 differs among transplant centers. However, the impact of center donor acceptance on waitlist and post-transplant outcomes has not been investigated. The aim of our study was to investigate associations between transplant center refusal rate and outcomes after listing.

Retrospective analysis was performed using UNOS/OPTN pediatric (<18yrs) heart transplant data from 2007 to 2017. Center refusal rate (RR) was defined as the median number of refusals per listed patient. Associations between RR center quartile and waitlist time, waitlist removal for death or clinical deterioration, post-transplant survival, and survival after listing were investigated.

There were 5552 listed patients in 59 centers who met inclusion criteria. The lowest quartile RR centers had a median RR of ≤ 1 per listed patient and highest RR centers percentile had a median RR ≥ 4. Highest RR centers had shorter time to first offer (19 days vs 38 days, p<0.001), with longer waitlist times (203 days vs 145 days, p<0.001), were more likely to remove patients from the waitlist due to death or deterioration (24.1% vs 14.6%, p<0.001), less likely to transplant listed patients (63.1% vs 77.6%, p<0.001) and had a lower likelihood of survival 1 year after listing (79.2% vs 91.6%, OR 1.6 95%CI 1.2-2.0, p<0.001 ) compared to low RR centers.

Patients listed at high RR centers had worse survival from listing despite having shorter times to first offer.

Patients listed at high RR centers had worse survival from listing despite having shorter times to first offer.Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is highly prevalent in patients on the waiting list for kidney transplantation (KT) and after transplantation and is associated with impaired transplant outcomes. Multiple traditional and non-traditional risk factors, as well as uremia- and transplant-related factors, affect two processes that can coexist, atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, leading to PVD. Some pathogenic mechanisms, such as inflammation-related endothelial dysfunction, mineral metabolism disorders, lipid alterations, or diabetic status, may contribute to the development and progression of PVD. Early detection of PVD before and after KT, better understanding of the mechanisms of vascular damage, and application of suitable therapeutic approaches could all minimize the impact of PVD on transplant outcomes. This review focuses on the following issues a) definition, epidemiological data, diagnosis, risk factors and pathogenic mechanisms in KT candidates and recipients; b) adverse clinical consequences and outcomes; and c) classical and new therapeutic approaches.The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted solid organ transplantation (SOT). Early in the outbreak period, transplant societies recommended suspending living kidney transplant programs in communities with widespread transmission to avoid exposing recipients to increased risk of immunosuppression, while recommendations were made to reserve deceased-donor kidney transplantation for likely life-saving indications. SOT recipients may be at high risk from COVID-19 disease due to chronic immunosuppressive treatment and other medical comorbidities. Mortality rates reported between 13 to over 30% in SOT recipients. #link# In addition to high rates of complications and mortality attributable to COVID-19 infections, the pandemic has also led to additional complexities in transplantation including new questions regarding screening of donors and recipients, decision making to accept a patient for kidney transplant or wait after pandemic. The clinical implications of COVID-19 infection may also differ depending on the type of the transplanted organ and recipient comorbidities which further impacts decisions on continuing transplantation during the pandemic.