2016
A resilience intervention involving mindfulness training for transplant patients and their caregivers
Stonnington CM, Darby B, Santucci A, Mulligan P, Pathuis P, Cuc A, Hentz JG, Zhang N, Mulligan D, Sood A. A resilience intervention involving mindfulness training for transplant patients and their caregivers. Clinical Transplantation 2016, 30: 1466-1472. PMID: 27618687, DOI: 10.1111/ctr.12841.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransplant patientsCell transplant patientsNegative affectNeuroscience of stressMindfulness-based stress reductionMindfulness-based interventionsStem cell transplant patientsHealth-related qualityKidney/pancreasMeasures of stressPositive affectMindfulness trainingResilience interventionsMindfulness practiceMonths postinterventionMayo ClinicCaregiver interventionsMental componentSolid organsPatientsStress reductionAffectCaregiversMost participantsAnxietyAttitudes toward organ donation among waitlisted transplant patients: results of a cross‐sectional survey
Merola J, Pei K, Rodriguez‐Davalos M, Gan G, Deng Y, Mulligan DC, Davis KA. Attitudes toward organ donation among waitlisted transplant patients: results of a cross‐sectional survey. Clinical Transplantation 2016, 30: 1449-1456. PMID: 27582432, PMCID: PMC5093046, DOI: 10.1111/ctr.12839.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCross-sectional surveyOrgan donationWaitlisted candidatesMinority of patientsDonor registration ratesDonation eligibilityTransplant patientsWaitlisted patientsPatients' willingnessGeneral populationOrgan donorsOrgan shortageMedical treatmentPatientsOrgan allocationDonation ratesTransplantationRegistration ratesDonationMajor barrierPopulationDonorsWaitlistPhysiciansDemographicsPerioperative outcomes of coronary artery bypass graft in renal transplant recipients in the United States: results from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample
Tooley JE, Bohl DD, Kulkarni S, Rodriguez‐Davalos M, Mangi A, Mulligan DC, Yoo PS. Perioperative outcomes of coronary artery bypass graft in renal transplant recipients in the United States: results from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. Clinical Transplantation 2016, 30: 1258-1263. PMID: 27440000, DOI: 10.1111/ctr.12816.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCoronary Artery BypassCoronary Artery DiseaseDatabases, FactualFemaleHospital CostsHospital MortalityHumansKidney TransplantationLength of StayLinear ModelsLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRenal DialysisRenal Insufficiency, ChronicRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsChronic kidney diseaseNationwide Inpatient SampleLength of stayCKD patientsCABG surgeryHospital mortalityPerioperative outcomesInpatient SampleCardiovascular diseaseCoronary artery bypass graftKidney transplant patientsRenal transplant recipientsRetrospective cohort studyArtery bypass graftRate of complicationsTotal hospital chargesBetter perioperative outcomesCause of morbidityCost of hospitalizationNumber one causeGraft lossPerioperative complicationsTransplant patientsTransplant recipientsCohort studyPostoperative delirium is associated with increased intensive care unit and hospital length of stays after liver transplantation
Bhattacharya B, Maung A, Barre K, Maerz L, Rodriguez-Davalos MI, Schilsky M, Mulligan DC, Davis KA. Postoperative delirium is associated with increased intensive care unit and hospital length of stays after liver transplantation. Journal Of Surgical Research 2016, 207: 223-228. PMID: 27979481, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2016.08.084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver transplantationHospital lengthEnd-stage liver disease (MELD) scoreIntensive care unit LOSHigher preoperative modelImportant postoperative complicationLiver Disease scoreLiver transplant patientsImpact of deliriumTertiary care centerRetrospective case seriesUrinary tract infectionFurther prospective studiesIntensive care unitLong-term outcomesSpecific risk factorsFrequency of hospitalPaucity of dataPostoperative deliriumPostoperative hospitalPostoperative complicationsTransplant patientsVentilator daysAdult patientsDelirious patientsWhat Every Hepatologist Should Know about Liver Transplantation
Yoo P, Mulligan D. What Every Hepatologist Should Know about Liver Transplantation. 2016, 608-616. DOI: 10.1002/9781119127437.ch93.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLiver transplantationPiggyback techniqueExcellent long-term patient outcomesLong-term patient outcomesHepatic venous complicationsRetrohepatic vena cavaDonor liver transplantationLiver transplant patientsRisk of complicationsBiliary complicationsSplit liverTransplant patientsTransplant recipientsVenous complicationsDonor transplantsMultidisciplinary careVena cavaDonor poolPatient outcomesTransplant operationSurgical techniqueOrgan allocationPhysiologic circumstancesComplicationsSuccessful outcome
2012
Polyomavirus JC Urinary Shedding in Kidney and Liver Transplant Recipients Associated With Reduced Creatinine Clearance
Kusne S, Vilchez RA, Zanwar P, Quiroz J, Mazur MJ, Heilman RL, Mulligan D, Butel JS. Polyomavirus JC Urinary Shedding in Kidney and Liver Transplant Recipients Associated With Reduced Creatinine Clearance. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2012, 206: 875-880. PMID: 22802433, PMCID: PMC3501156, DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jis469.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsJohn Cunningham virusSolid organ transplant recipientsLiver transplant recipientsOrgan transplant recipientsTransplant recipientsBK virusTransplant patientsUrinary sheddingKidney recipientsCreatinine clearanceReduced creatinine clearanceKidney transplant patientsLiver transplant patientsOrgan transplant patientsPolyomavirus BK virusJCV loadLiver recipientsPolyomavirus reactivationRenal dysfunctionSignificant morbidityPatient groupCrCl valuesLiver patientsPatientsKidney
2011
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance Does Not Affect Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Solid Organ Transplants
Jimenez-Zepeda VH, Heilman RL, Engel RA, Carey EJ, Freeman C, Rakela J, Mulligan DC, Fonseca R, Stewart AK. Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance Does Not Affect Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Solid Organ Transplants. Transplantation 2011, 92: 570-574. PMID: 21712755, DOI: 10.1097/tp.0b013e318225db2c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedBlood Protein ElectrophoresisChildDisease ProgressionFemaleHumansImmunosuppression TherapyLymphoproliferative DisordersMaleMiddle AgedMonoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined SignificanceMultiple MyelomaRisk FactorsTransplantation ImmunologyTransplantsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsSolid organ transplant patientsPosttransplant lymphoproliferative disorderOrgan transplant patientsTransplant patientsLymphoproliferative disordersMultiple myelomaUndetermined significanceMonoclonal gammopathyPlasma cell proliferative disorderLiver transplant candidatesOutcomes of patientsCase of progressionSolid organ transplantsPlasma cell dyscrasiaCell proliferative disorderMGUS patientsTransplant candidatesClinical courseLate malignancyLifelong riskImmune suppressionRelative riskCell dyscrasiaMonoclonal clonesOrgan transplants
2009
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) Does Not Affect Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Solid Transplants.
Jimenez-Zepeda V, Heilman R, Mulligan D, Stewart A. Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) Does Not Affect Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Solid Transplants. Blood 2009, 114: 2834. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v114.22.2834.2834.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchB-cell malignanciesMGUS patientsTransplant outcomesMonoclonal gammopathyActive myelomaUndetermined significanceSolid transplantsGeneral populationCell malignanciesExact testMonoclonal B-cell malignancySolid organ transplant patientsDevelopment of MGUSIncidence of MGUSNon-transplant populationPresence of MGUSLong-term followOrgan transplant patientsDiagnosis of MGUSMayo Clinic ArizonaFisher's exact testDifferentiated plasma cellsPancreatic transplantsChronic immunosuppressionTransplant patients
2007
Kluyvera co‐infection in two solid organ transplant recipients: an emerging pathogen or a colonizer bystander?
Cheruvattath R, Balan V, Stewart R, Heilman RL, Mulligan DC, Kusne S. Kluyvera co‐infection in two solid organ transplant recipients: an emerging pathogen or a colonizer bystander? Transplant Infectious Disease 2007, 9: 83-86. PMID: 17313481, DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3062.2006.00198.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSolid organ transplant recipientsOrgan transplant recipientsTransplant recipientsDeceased donor kidney transplantAlpha-1 antitrypsin deficiencyDonor liver transplantationDonor kidney transplantsFocal segmental glomerulosclerosisAntibiotic coverageLiver transplantationTransplant patientsKidney transplantRenal failureUrinary infectionUrine cultureImmunocompetent hostsPatient populationSerious infectionsSegmental glomerulosclerosisAntitrypsin deficiencyNegative bacilliKluyvera infectionsMixed organismsAbscess aspirateCommensal organisms
2005
A Comparison of Transfusion Requirements Between Living Donation and Cadaveric Donation Liver Transplantation: Relationship to Model of End-Stage Liver Disease Score and Baseline Coagulation Status
Frasco PE, Poterack KA, Hentz JG, Mulligan DC. A Comparison of Transfusion Requirements Between Living Donation and Cadaveric Donation Liver Transplantation: Relationship to Model of End-Stage Liver Disease Score and Baseline Coagulation Status. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2005, 101: 30-37. PMID: 15976201, DOI: 10.1213/01.ane.0000155288.57914.0d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd-stage liver disease (MELD) scoreLiver Disease scoreComponent therapyTransplant patientsMELD scoreRed blood cellsDonation transplantationDonation transplantsIntraoperative transfusionCoagulation functionBlood cellsDisease scoreBaseline coagulation statusPreoperative fibrinogen concentrationLow MELD scoresTime of transplantationPreoperative coagulation testsSeverity of diseaseDegree of impairmentTransfusion exposureTransfusion requirementsLiver transplantLiver transplantationCoagulation statusTransplantation recipients