title: My approach to cardiothoracic transplantation and the role of the histocompatibility and immunogenetics laboratory in a rapidly developing field.
abstract: Cardiothoracic transplantation presents specific challenges. The lack of long-term replacement therapy (such as dialysis for kidney patients) creates a more urgent situation than for other forms of transplantation, necessitating a different approach. This review looks at ways in which the challenges are being met and the integral role of the histocompatibility and immunogenetics laboratory.
authors.forename: Vaughan
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Carter
mesh_terms: D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000276:immunology; D016041:Heart-Lung Transplantation / Q000276:immunology* / Q000639:trends; D006650:Histocompatibility Testing / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007125:Immunogenetics / Q000379:methods; D007518:Isoantibodies / Q000097:blood; D007753:Laboratories; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D006680:HLA Antigens; D007518:Isoantibodies