Publications by authors named "Giulia E Park"
Background: The development of de novo donor-specific antibodies (dnDSA) has been associated with rejection and graft loss in kidney transplantation, and DSA screening is now recommended in all kidney transplant recipients. However, the clinical significance of dnDSA detected by screening patients with a stable creatinine remains unclear.
Methods: One hundred three patients younger than 18years receiving a first, kidney alone transplant between December 1, 2007, and December 31, 2013, underwent DSA screening every 3months for 2years posttransplant, with additional testing as clinically indicated.
Background: Adenovirus infection is associated with graft dysfunction and graft loss in pediatric cardiac, lung, and liver transplants in prior retrospective studies, but data in pediatric kidney transplant recipients is limited.
Methods: We conducted a prospective single-center cohort study of 75 consecutive pediatric kidney transplant recipients who underwent monthly screening for adenovirus viremia and symptom assessment for 2 years posttransplant.
Results: Adenovirus viremia was detected in 11 (14.