R C Afonso
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Recent Articles
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Felga G, Evangelista A, Salvalaggio P, Curvelo L, Della Guardia B, Almeida M, et al.
Transplant Proc
. 2012 Oct;
44(8):2459-61.
PMID: 23026620
Introduction: Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is an excellent option for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) within the Milan criteria. Recurrence of HCC has a severe impact on post-OLT survival....
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Salvalaggio P, Felga G, Afonso R, Ferraz-Neto B
Transplant Proc
. 2012 Oct;
44(8):2449-51.
PMID: 23026617
Background: Early allograft dysfunction (EAD) had been related to poor transplant outcomes during the early years of liver transplantation. We sought to determine the incidence of EAD at our unit...
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Felga G, Evangelista A, Salvalaggio P, Curvelo L, Della Guardia B, Almeida M, et al.
Transplant Proc
. 2012 Oct;
44(8):2399-402.
PMID: 23026605
Introduction: Since August 2010, The Brazilian National Transplantation System has allowed performance of liver transplantation (OLT) for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) beyond the Milan criteria (MC) who have been...
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Salvalaggio P, Afonso R, Pereira L, Ferraz-Neto B
Transplant Proc
. 2012 Oct;
44(8):2286-8.
PMID: 23026575
Introduction: A new liver allocation system driven by the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score was implemented in Brazil in 2006. In association with the new allocation policy, there...
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Salvalaggio P, Afonso R, Pereira L, Ferraz-Neto B
Transplant Proc
. 2012 Oct;
44(8):2283-5.
PMID: 23026574
Introduction: In 2006, the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) was launched as a new liver allocation system in Sao Paulo, Brazil. We designed this study to assess the results...
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Coelho M, Afonso R, Hidalgo R, Felga G, Almeida M, Della-Guardia B, et al.
Transplant Proc
. 2011 Feb;
43(1):174-6.
PMID: 21335180
Introduction: Early graft dysfunction has a negative impact on allograft and patient survivals, evolving to retransplantation or death in the majority of cases. The outcome of a second liver transplant...
7.
Werneck M, Afonso R, Coelho G, Sboarini C, Coelho M, Thome T, et al.
Transplant Proc
. 2011 Feb;
43(1):165-9.
PMID: 21335178
Background: Obesity is a risk factor for patients undergoing major surgery. In liver transplantation, the morbidity and mortality in these patients may be higher owing to concomitant diseases that may...
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Della-Guardia B, Almeida M, Meira-Filho S, Torres M, Venco F, Afonso R, et al.
Transplant Proc
. 2008 May;
40(3):870-1.
PMID: 18455039
Hyperacute rejection is rare among ABO-compatible liver transplantations. The mechanism is donor preformed antibodies causing graft loss within a few days. Herein, we have described a case of an ABO-compatible...
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Ferraz-Neto B, Moraes-Junior J, Hidalgo R, Zurstrassen M, Lima I, Novais H, et al.
Transplant Proc
. 2008 May;
40(3):814-6.
PMID: 18455026
Total hepatectomy with temporary portocaval shunt was employed as a bridging procedure before liver transplantation, in the setting of fulminant hepatic failure with "toxic liver syndrome"; acute, severe, and extensive...
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Afonso R, Hidalgo R, Zurstrassen M, Fonseca L, Pandullo F, Rezende M, et al.
Transplant Proc
. 2008 May;
40(3):808-10.
PMID: 18455024
Renal failure after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is a common complication (ranging from 12% to 70%) associated with worse outcomes, particularly when it requires renal replacement therapy (RRT). Renal dysfunction...