Hiroki Mizuno

Rectus sheath hematoma in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a case series

Abstract Background Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is a potentially fatal complication typically associated with antithrombotic therapy, advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), and abdominal wall strain. Patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) often share...

Cancer Risk in Kidney Transplant Recipients on Belatacept Versus Calcineurin Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

BACKGROUND: Belatacept has been increasingly used as a maintenance immunosuppression in kidney transplant recipients since its approval in 2011, due to favorable renal and cardiovascular profiles compared with calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs). However, the long-term risk of cancers...