TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1980//
TI  - Transplantation of contaminated organs
JO  - British journal of surgery
A1  - van der Vliet, J. A.
A1  - Tidow, G.
A1  - Kootstra, G.
A1  - van Saene, H. F.
A1  - Krom, R. A.
A1  - Sloof, M. J.
A1  - Weening, J. J.
A1  - Tegzess, A. M.
A1  - Meijer, S.
A1  - van Boven, W. P.
SP  - 596
EP  - 598
VL  - 67
IS  - 8
N2  - In cadaveric organ transplantation there is a risk of transfer of infectious agents from donor to recipient. The consequences can be fatal for immunosuppressed recipients. This is illustrated by a case history in which an infection with the fungus Monosporium apiospermum was transferred from a donor to two cadaveric kidney recipients, of whom one died and the other survived with the loss of the graft. These events led to a review of the literature to determine methods of demonstrating possible contamination of donor organs. Analysis of the case history of potential donors, a history taken from relatives or the family doctor, autopsy and laboratory examinations are considered useful. Victims of drowning, patients with severe burns and patients who have been ventilated for a long time are high risk donors.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0007-1323
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -