Transplantation proceedings
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Liver transplantation (OLT) is accepted as the standard therapy for end-stage liver disease. The current shortage of organ donors has led to the use of split grafts and living related donors to provide timely liver transplants for these children. Herein we have reported our experience with pediatric OLT over a 9-year period. ⋯ Our results demonstrated that pediatric OLT is a feasible undertaking in Iran. The organ shortage in our area led to liberal use of living related and split-liver techniques. The overall results of pediatric OLT in Iran were acceptable.
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Occurrence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) after hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is rare with relatively few reported cases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of CKD among patients who received HCT for hematologic and nonhematologic disorders. ⋯ The frequency of CKD in this study seems to be high. It is important to know the specific type of kidney damage, to determine when to be aware of the time of occurrence of renal complications and to understand the best methods to treat patients with renal injury secondary to nephrotic syndrome and idiopathic CKD.