Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2971443 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Significant allosensitization is associated with more than a 2-fold increased risk of death within the first transplant year. Although prospective crossmatching abrogates the risk of post-transplant mortality, it may contribute to higher pre-transplant attrition due to longer waitlist times. There is a critical need for strategies to minimize the impact of allosensitization and antibody-mediated rejection immediately after transplantation.
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Authors
William T. MD, Margaret A. MPH, R. Erik MD, PhD, Paolo MD, James F. PhD, David C. PhD, Robert E. MD, Pediatric Heart Transplant Study Group Pediatric Heart Transplant Study Group,