HHV-8-associated diseases in transplantation: A case report and narrative review focused on diagnosis and prevention.

Background: Human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) or Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) is an opportunistic oncovirus that causes multiple pathologic entities.

Methods: We present a case of fatal HHV-8-associated multisystem illness with disseminated Kaposi sarcoma and HHV8-associated lymphoproliferative disorder with systemic inflammation. We conducted a narrative review of the literature on HHV-8 in transplantation with a goal of illuminating the spectrum of HHV-8-associated diseases in this vulnerable population, modes of disease transmission, and the potential role for donor and recipient screening.

The current state of transplant advanced practice providers: results of the advanced practice provider practice survey.

Advanced practice providers (APPs) are trained, licensed health care providers. The American Society of Transplant APP community of practice developed an electronic survey to investigate transplant APP demographics, scope of practice, and academic activities. We defined the top of scope of practice as delivering health care to the fullest extent of APP education and training as allowed by state laws and regulations.

Readmission After Pancreas Transplantation: Timing of Surgery Matters.

Objectives: Pancreas transplantation is associated with good long-term outcomes, but readmissions are frequent. In this study, our objective was to understand the effects of operation start time on postoperative outcomes.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of all patients who underwent deceased donor pancreas transplant in a single center from January 2017 to December 2018.

Is Prophylactic Drainage After Pancreas Transplant Associated With Reduced Reoperation Rate?

Objectives: Advances in surgery and perioperative care have contributed to improved outcomes after pancreas transplant. However, the development of peripancreatic infections carries a poor prognosis. It is not clear whether abdominal drainage is helpful in collection prevention.