| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4262491 | Transplantation Proceedings | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Highly sensitized patients with elevated anti-HLA antibodies have difficulty to get a living donor due to cross-match positivity and longer waiting times for cadaveric donor transplantation. In this regard, several studies have been made to abrogate cross-match positivity for a possible successful kidney transplantation. In this article, we report our experience, using a desensitization protocol with Rituximab monoclonal antibody complemented with intravenous immunoglubulin and/or plasmapheresis, to prepare highly sensitized patients for successful kidney transplantation.
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Authors
A.J. Amante, R. Ejercito,