ObjectiveKnowledge on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in liver transplant recipients is lacking, particularly in terms of severity of the disease. The aim of this study was to describe the demographic, baseline clinical characteristics and early outcomes of a European cohort of liver transplant recipients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.DesignWe conducted an international prospective study across Europe on liver transplant recipients with SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed by microbiological assay during the first outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Baseline characteristics, clinical presentation, management of immunosuppressive therapy and outcomes were collected.Results57 patients were included (70% male, median (IQR) age at diagnosis 65 (57–70) years). 21 (37%), 32 (56%) and 21 (37%) patients had one cardiovascular disease, arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus, respectively. The most common symptoms were fever (79%), cough (55%), dyspnoea (46%), fatigue or myalgia (56%) and GI symptoms (33%). Immunosuppression was reduced in 22 recipients (37%) and discontinued in 4 (7%). With this regard, no impact on outcome was observed. Forty-one (72%) subjects were hospitalised and 11 (19%) developed acute respiratory distress syndrome. Overall, we estimated a case fatality rate of 12% (95% CI 5% to 24%), which increased to 17% (95% CI 7% to 32%) among hospitalised patients. Five out of the seven patients who died had a history of cancer.ConclusionIn this European multicentre prospective study of liver transplant recipients, COVID-19 was associated with an overall and in-hospital fatality rate of 12% (95% CI 5% to 24%) and 17% (95% CI 7% to 32%), respectively. A history of cancer was more frequent in patients with poorer outcome.

At present, there is unclear evidence on the need for a negative SARS‐CoV‐2 RT‐PCR for donors with a history of COVID‐19 prior to transplantation 1,2 . We report two cases of heart and liver recipients from a donor with previous documented COVID‐19 and positive RT‐PCR at time of transplantation.

Objetive: Transient hypocalcaemia due to hypoparathyroidism is the most frequent complication of cervical surgery (thyroid and parathyroid) and also of reoperations. If mild, hypocalcaemia attributed to hypoparathyroidism is associated with few symptoms or with severe symptoms such as seizures, heart failure, or laryngospasm, in severe cases. Both transient and permanent hypoparathyroidism can have important repercussions on the health of patients. Establishing appropriate protocols are required to prevent, assess and treat these conditions. Material and methods: A systematic bibliographic search was carried out in Pubmed.gov of available evidence from articles in English and Spanish with inclusion dates until May 2019. Recommendations were made based on the GRADE system (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation). Results and conclusions:We propose a consensus for patient management of those who are going to undergo thyroid or parathyroid surgery, with different sections for the different stages of the process. This is intended to help clinical decision-making, assist in the discharge process and make referrals to outpatient consultations, thus optimizing resources.

Single-operator cholangiopancreatoscopy in pancreatobiliary diseases: clinical experience in a tertiary referral hospital.

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