2014
Electron Microscopy Contribution to Diagnosing Transplant Glomerulopathy: A Single-Center Experience
Rigo D, Barrón MB, Martinatto C, Mukdsi J, Orías M, Novoa P. Electron Microscopy Contribution to Diagnosing Transplant Glomerulopathy: A Single-Center Experience. Transplantation Proceedings 2014, 46: 2975-2980. PMID: 25420804, DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2014.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophyDeceased donor renal transplantLower graft survivalPercent of patientsKidney transplant biopsiesSingle-center experienceIdentification of patientsGraft dysfunctionGraft survivalRenal transplantTransplant biopsiesTransplant glomerulopathyGraft pathologyTubular atrophyStudy criteriaHistologic changesPatientsAverage evolution timeEarly changesAccurate diagnosisLight microscopyTransplantation timeBiopsyDiagnosisTransplantation
2011
Preemptive Kidney Transplantation: Experience in Two Centers
Rigo DH, Ziraldo L, Di Monte L, Jimenez MP, Giotto AP, Gutierrez L, Rodriguez I, Orias M, Novoa PA. Preemptive Kidney Transplantation: Experience in Two Centers. Transplantation Proceedings 2011, 43: 3355-3358. PMID: 22099795, DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.09.083.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreemptive kidney transplantEnd-stage renal diseaseDelayed graft functionSubclinical rejectionKidney transplantDeceased donorsInterstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophyDeceased donor groupChronic allograft nephropathyPreemptive kidney transplantationRenal replacement therapyDonor kidney transplantsLong-term dialysisQuality of lifeAllograft nephropathyGraft functionKidney transplantationPreemptive transplantationMonths posttransplantationSerum creatinineTransplantation centersRenal diseaseTubular atrophyCalcineurin inhibitorsPoor outcome