Effect of HLA-DR/RFLP matching in complicated corneal transplantations.
Fifty-one elective high-risk transplantations were matched according to HLA/DR antigens and RFLP-subtypes. The 18-month survival of the grafts was 93% in the matched group compared to 50% in a nonmatched-compatible historical control group.
Baggesen
K
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Department of Ophthalmology, Arhus University Hospital, Denmark.
Lamm
L U
LU
Ehlers
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N
D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000276:immunology*; D006085:Graft Survival; D006684:HLA-DR Antigens / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology*; D006650:Histocompatibility Testing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012150:Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors
D006684:HLA-DR Antigens