Donor-derived tuberculosis after solid organ transplantation in two patients and a staff member.

Because of global mobility and migration resulting in a growing diversity of the donor pool, the risk for donor-derived tuberculosis in solid organ transplant recipients becomes more and more relevant, even in countries with a low overall tuberculosis incidence. Here, we describe a case series of donor-derived tuberculosis in 2 of 3 solid organ transplant recipients and one medical staff member in Germany resulting in the death of one recipient. This case series highlights the relevance of this topic to clinicians. It advocates for a better communication between organ procurement organizations and transplant centers regarding donor information and transplant recipient outcome. Furthermore, it underpins the necessity for a standardized critical incident reporting system in the german transplant system to improve short- and long-term recipient's safety, health and survival.

Management of urologic complications in renal transplantation: a single-center experience.

INTRODUCTION: Ureterovesical complications subsequent to renal transplantation are associated with a high morbidity leading to graft loss or even death. In the present study, the management of these complications by using interventional and surgical procedures (native pyeloureterostomy [NPUS]/ureteroureterostomy [NUU] vs ureteroneocystostomy [UNC]) was evaluated retrospectively. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between 1994 and 2012, a total of 780 kidney transplantations (690 deceased and 90 living donors) were performed at our institution. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data from patients with urologic complications were analyzed and compared. RESULTS: Fifty patients (6.4%) exhibited ureterovesical complications, and 18 patients (36%) were operated on immediately. In 32 (64%) of 50 patients, an interventional procedure was initially performed, with 21 patients (66%) undergoing operation due to therapy failure. NPUS/NUU and UNC were performed in 26 (66.6%) and 13 (33.3%) patients, respectively. Indications for an operation were ureteral stenosis in 12 patients (30.8%), ureteral necrosis and urine leakage in 19 patients (48.7%), and symptomatic vesicoureteral reflux in 8 patients (20.5%). Long-term results were comparable between all groups. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical revision of ureteral complications should be the standard therapy. NPUS/NUU, UNC, and the successful interventional procedures did not differ significantly in terms of long-term results.

Transgastric appendicectomy.

BACKGROUND: Experimental studies and small anecdotal reports have documented the potential and feasibility of transgastric appendicectomy. This paper reports the results of the new technique in a selected group of patients. METHODS: From April 2010 transgastric appendicectomy was offered to all patients with acute appendicitis, but without generalized peritonitis or local contraindications. RESULTS: Of 111 eligible patients 15 agreed to undergo the transgastric operation. After conversion of the first case to laparoscopy because of severe inflammation and adhesions, the following 14 consecutive transgastric procedures were completed. Two patients with initial peritonitis required laparoscopic lavage 4 days after transgastric appendicectomy, but no leaks were detected at the appendiceal stump or stomach. CONCLUSION: These preliminary results have shown the feasibility of this innovative procedure. Additional studies, however, are required to demonstrate the specific advantages and disadvantages of this approach, and define its role in clinical surgery.