Early Surgical Referral for Penetrating Aortic Ulcer Leads to Improved Outcome and Overall Survival.

Background: The natural history of penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) has been variably described and clear guidelines are lacking. We reviewed our experience with PAUs in a tertiary referral center.

Methods: Imaging reports from January 2010 to December 2017 were retrospectively searched for the diagnosis of "penetrating aortic ulcer.

Case series and systematic review of acquired diaphragmatic hernia after liver transplantation.

Background: ADH is a rare and potentially fatal complication following LT. In this study, a systematic review was completed to identify risk factors which may contribute to ADH.

Methods: Transplant databases at three LT programs were reviewed.

Improvement in the Outcomes of MELD ≥ 40 Liver Transplantation: An Analysis of 207 Consecutive Transplants in a Highly Competitive DSA.

Background: Organ donor shortages continue to persist, especially in regions of the United States where competition is highest and recipients frequently attain a Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score of 40 or higher before transplantation. The benefits of Share 35 in highly competitive regions may be underestimated when examining the collective national experience. The purpose of this study was to examine the outcomes of liver transplantation in recipients with a MELD of 40 or higher after implementation of Share 35 in a single center located in region 5.

Effects of recipient size and allograft type on pediatric liver transplantation for biliary atresia.

The majority of pediatric patients with end-stage liver disease receive a transplant with a whole liver (WL) allograft. However, smaller recipients with biliary atresia (BA) may have improved outcomes with deceased donor partial liver (DDPL) or living donor allografts. This study compares the national outcomes for liver transplantation in BA, with attention to the interaction between liver allograft type and recipient size.