2022
Immune checkpoints inhibitors and its link to acute kidney injury and renal prognosis
Kanbay M, Yildiz AB, Siriopol D, Vehbi S, Hasbal NB, Kesgin YE, Celayir M, Selcukbiricik F, Covic A, Perazella MA. Immune checkpoints inhibitors and its link to acute kidney injury and renal prognosis. International Urology And Nephrology 2022, 55: 1025-1032. PMID: 36282399, DOI: 10.1007/s11255-022-03395-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryHumansImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsKidneyNeoplasmsPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsConceptsAcute kidney injuryImmune checkpoint inhibitorsSolid organ malignanciesCheckpoint inhibitorsKidney injuryOrgan malignanciesNephrotoxic agentsSingle-center retrospective cohort studyType of ICIBaseline serum creatinine levelAcute interstitial nephritisLocation of malignancyRetrospective cohort studySerum creatinine levelsKidney function recoveryRenal replacement therapyUrinary tract obstructionRisk of mortalityICPI treatmentRenal prognosisTract obstructionCohort studyCreatinine levelsFive patientsInterstitial nephritis
2010
Experience with outpatient computed tomographic-guided renal biopsy.
Margaryan A, Perazella MA, Mahnensmith RL, Abu-Alfa AK. Experience with outpatient computed tomographic-guided renal biopsy. Clinical Nephrology 2010, 74: 440-5. PMID: 21084047, DOI: 10.5414/cnp74440.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNative kidney biopsiesKidney biopsyRenal biopsyPost-biopsy observation periodInpatient observation periodObservation periodLow complication rateTime of admissionYale-New Haven Medical CenterDuration of procedureInstances of deathHemoglobin concentration changesDetectable bleedingSerum creatinineComplication rateMean ageRenal sizeAdequate tissueMedical CenterOutpatient unitDiagnostic tissueBiopsyLaboratory dataTransfusionPatients
1998
Reduction in arteriovenous graft impairment: Results of a vascular access surveillance protocol
Cayco A, Abu-Alfa A, Mahnensmith R, Perazella M. Reduction in arteriovenous graft impairment: Results of a vascular access surveillance protocol. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1998, 32: 302-308. PMID: 9708617, DOI: 10.1053/ajkd.1998.v32.pm9708617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDynamic venous pressureHistorical control groupVenous pressureArteriovenous graftsSurveillance protocolStudy groupBlood flow rateThrombosis rateControl groupSimilar historical control groupHemodialysis vascular accessSynthetic arteriovenous graftsLower thrombosis rateML/minGraft impairmentVenous stenosisHD sessionVascular accessVascular stenosisPatientsScreening testStenosisStudy periodFrustrating problemConsecutive readings
1996
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy in chronic hemodialysis patients: Any evidence of erythropoietin resistance?
Cruz D, Perazella M, Abu-Alfa A, Mahnensmith R. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy in chronic hemodialysis patients: Any evidence of erythropoietin resistance? American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1996, 28: 535-540. PMID: 8840943, DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(96)90464-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic hemodialysis patientsEnzyme inhibitor therapyACE inhibitorsHemodialysis patientsInhibitor therapySevere anemiaGroup 2Group 1End-stage renal diseaseExacerbation of anemiaSuppression of angiotensinChronic renal failureCongestive heart failureTherapy of anemiaBone marrow responseSignificant differencesRed blood cell productionRecombinant human EpoRHuEPO responseChronic hemodialysisErythropoietin resistanceRenal transplantationBaseline characteristicsHospital daysRenal failure