title: HLA-ABC matching and outcome of primary cadaveric kidney transplantations in Gothenburg.
abstract: The influence of HLA matching was studied in 319 informative cases of primary cadaveric kidney transplantations performed in Gothenburg 1969--1976. Foreign HLA-B antigens seemed to be of more importance for graft survival than foreign HLA-A or -C antigens. The prognosis for graft survival was significantly improved for match-grades with one foreign HLA-B antigen from the period 1973--1976 compared to those from the period 1969--1972. Match-grades with two foreign HLA-B antigens had significantly reduced graft survival during the period 1973--1976.
mesh_terms: D002102:Cadaver; D006085:Graft Survival; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006650:Histocompatibility Testing; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D011379:Prognosis; D013548:Sweden; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
chemical_list: D006680:HLA Antigens