Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2970218 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2014 | 25 Pages |
Abstract
Pre-formed DSA, particularly complement-fixing DSA, and high MFI are associated with poor survival within the first year after lung transplantation. Risk stratification according to complement fixation or MFI levels may allow for increased transplantation in sensitized patients.
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Authors
John D. FRCPath, Mohamed W. MCRP, Helen MSc, Anna J. MSc, Simona MD, Margaret M. FRCPath, Marlene L. FRCPath, Martin FRCP,