Chagas' disease and solid organ transplantation

Transplant Proc. 2010 Nov;42(9):3354-9. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.09.019.

Abstract

This review summarizes relevant published data on transplant recipients with Chagas' disease and of naïve recipients transplanted with organs from infected donors. Unpublished experience from some of the largest transplant centers in Argentina is also included. The review outlines the guidelines for pretransplant evaluation and for posttransplant management formulated by the Chagas Disease Argentine Collaborative Transplant Consortium.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chagas Disease / surgery*
  • Donor Selection*
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Organ Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Tissue Donors / supply & distribution*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents