Medical malpractice in organ transplantation: public allegations and key legal outcomes.

Introduction: Despite significant advances in surgical techniques and patient outcomes, organ transplantation (OT) remains fraught with legal challenges and ethical dilemmas. This study aims to address the notable gap in literature on malpractice claims specifically related to OT, providing insights into litigation trends, outcomes, and implications for medical practice and patient care.

Methods: We retrospectively queried the Verdictsearch database from 1988 to 2023, and captured malpractice claims involving several organs.

Cytomegalovirus infection and cardiovascular outcomes in abdominal organ transplant recipients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Despite advancements in Cytomegalovirus (CMV) management, its impact on graft function, mortality, and cardiovascular (CV) health of organ transplant recipients (OTR) remains a significant concern. We investigated the association between CMV infection and CV events (CVE) in organ (other than heart) transplant recipients.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature search in PubMed and EMBASE, including studies that reported on CMV infection or disease and post-transplantation CVE.