Publications by authors named "D Nasralla"

Background: A patient with an extensively drug-resistant (XDR) New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM) and oxacillinase (OXA-48) producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection was awaiting orthotopic liver transplant. There is no standardized antibiotic prophylaxis regimen; however, in line with the Infectious Diseases Society of America guidance, an antibiotic prophylactic regimen of ceftazidime-avibactam 2.

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Background: Liver disease is the third leading cause of premature death in the UK. Transplantation is the only successful treatment for end-stage liver disease but is limited by a shortage of suitable donor organs. As a result, up to 20% of patients on liver transplant waiting lists die before receiving a transplant.

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Background: Pancreatoduodenectomy is associated with an increased incidence of surgical-site infections, often leading to a significant rise in morbidity and mortality. This trend underlines the inadequacy of traditional antibiotic prophylaxis strategies. Hence, the aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the outcomes of antimicrobial prophylaxis, comparing piperacillin/tazobactam with traditional antibiotics.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The 2023 Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE in Rotterdam was a pivotal event for the liver transplant community, marking a recovery after COVID-19 with 1159 participants and increased abstract submissions.
  • - The conference centered around "Liver Disorders and Transplantation: Innovations and Evolving Indications," covering various topics in Hepatology, Surgical Approaches, and more.
  • - It served as a vital platform for discussions on advancements and collaborative efforts in the liver transplant field, highlighting ongoing innovations and evolving practices.
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