| Literature DB >> 21771231 |
Gunnar Tydén1, Gunilla Kumlien, Ulla B Berg.
Abstract
We designed a new protocol to enable safe ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation. The new protocol utilizes antigen-specific immunoadsorption rather than unspecific plasma exchange to remove existing anti A/B antibodies and rituximab rather than splenectomy to prevent rebound of antibodies. Sixty patients have so far been successfully transplanted with this protocol and 10 of those have been children. When compared with ABO-compatible transplantations, we could not find any differences in success rate, renal function, or adverse events.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21771231 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3046.2011.01480.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Transplant ISSN: 1397-3142