Impact of Anesthesiologist Experience on Early Outcomes in Adult Orthotopic Liver Transplantation.

Background: Liver transplantation is a complex surgical procedure. The experience of the anesthesiologist, and its potential relationship to patient morbidity and mortality, is yet to be determined. We sought to explore this possible association using our institutional training patterns as the subject of study.

Endoscopic Injection of Dextranomer/Hyaluronic Acid as First Line Treatment in 851 Consecutive Children with High Grade Vesicoureteral Reflux: Efficacy and Long-Term Results.

Purpose: Endoscopic injection of dextranomer/hyaluronic acid is widely acknowledged as first line treatment of lower grade vesicoureteral reflux. We demonstrate its long-term efficacy and safety in eradicating high grade reflux.

Materials And Methods: A total of 518 girls and 333 boys with a median age of 2.

Incidence and risk factors of hepatocellular carcinoma after orthotopic liver transplantation.

Background: The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma has doubled over the past 2 decades, becoming the fifth most common cancer worldwide. Orthotopic liver transplant is the gold standard treatment for those with hepatocellular carcinoma meeting eligibility criteria, although recurrence rates of hepatocellular carcinoma after orthotopic liver transplant still remain an understudied obstacle.

Methods: We performed a single-center, retrospective, longitudinal study with the aim of determining the predominant baseline and follow-up variables associated with hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence.

Renal cortical abnormalities in siblings of index patients with vesicoureteral reflux.

Objective: Screening siblings of index patients with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) has been proposed to identify children who are at risk for renal damage. However, screening siblings for VUR remains controversial. We investigated the prevalence of VUR and renal cortical abnormalities in the sibling population in a large cohort of families with VUR.

Prevalence and predictors of renal functional abnormalities of high grade vesicoureteral reflux.

Purpose: The association of vesicoureteral reflux, febrile urinary tract infections and renal parenchymal damage is well recognized. We determined the prevalence and predictors of renal functional abnormalities in children with high grade vesicoureteral reflux.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records and dimercapto-succinic acid scans of 774 consecutive children with primary high grade vesicoureteral reflux (grade IV-V) seen at our institution between 1998 and 2011.