Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2970769 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with IPF and CF have the highest prevalence of Abs to SAgs. Patients with pre-existing Abs to SAgs are at increased risk for development of PGD, DSA, and BOS. Strategies to remove pre-existing Abs to SAgs should be considered to improve lung allograft outcome.
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Authors
Venkataswarup MD, PhD, Baskaran MD, Nayan J. PhD, Medhat MD, PhD, Marie DO, Aviva RN, Ramsey MD, Elbert MD, Bryan MD, Alexander G. MD, Thalachallour PhD,