title: Comparative analysis of clinical efficacy and cost between University of Wisconsin solution and histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To compare University of Wisconsin solution (Viaspan), the universal standard for organ preservation, with histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution. An analysis of each solution, in reference to clinical trials with specific organs, is presented and assessed to find the efficacy of each in a clinical environment. Also to view each solution from an economical standpoint, and in the end develop an overall understanding of the key similarities and differences between each solution in order to assess appropriate use of each in a clinical setting.
  
  
  METHODS
  A literature search was conducted by using PubMed, MEDLINE, BIOSIS, Embase, and other online data bases to find the most recent studies of University of Wisconsin and histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solutions. Search terms included University of Wisconsin solution, histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate, preservation solution, cost analysis, biliary complication, and other related subjects.
  
  
  METHODS
  Previous research was selected from the literature search to provide basic information on the 2 solutions and also to provide clinical examples of each solution and the efficacy of each with specific organs.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Information and published articles on the 2 solutions were gathered for descriptive and comparative purposes.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The 2 solutions appear equally effective in organ preservation. Each solution has its own organ-specific qualities, and each has different complications. The studies reviewed here indicate that the differences are minor and thus suggest that the 2 solutions are equally acceptable for clinical use. Of the 2 solutions, histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate costs less than University of Wisconsin solution.
authors.affiliation: Carolina Donor Services, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Chris A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Bellamy
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nicely
authors.forename: Burton J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Mattice
authors.forename: Rob
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Teaster
mesh_terms: D000241:Adenosine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D000493:Allopurinol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005947:Glucose / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D005978:Glutathione / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D008353:Mannitol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D019188:Organ Preservation Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011189:Potassium Chloride / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D011343:Procaine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D011788:Quality of Life; D011887:Raffinose / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: C039984:Bretschneider cardioplegic solution; D007328:Insulin; D019188:Organ Preservation Solutions; C055206:University of Wisconsin-lactobionate solution; D008353:Mannitol; D011343:Procaine; D000493:Allopurinol; D011189:Potassium Chloride; D005978:Glutathione; D005947:Glucose; D000241:Adenosine; D011887:Raffinose