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Rejection in liver transplantation.

G B Klintmalm1, J R Nery, B S Husberg

  • 1Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75246.

Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.)
|December 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Sixty-one percent of liver transplant recipients experienced acute rejection, but antirejection therapy was highly effective, with only two graft failures. Early rejection, within 21 days, was common, but patient and graft survival remained high.

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Area of Science:

  • Transplantation immunology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Liver allograft rejection is a significant concern in transplantation.
  • Understanding rejection incidence and treatment response is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of liver allograft rejection.
  • To evaluate the response to antirejection therapy.
  • To assess the impact of rejection on graft and patient survival.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 104 liver transplant recipients.
  • Liver biopsies for monitoring rejection and treatment response.
  • Analysis of immunosuppression protocols (cyclosporine, prednisolone, azathioprine, OKT3).

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Main Results:

  • 60.6% of patients experienced at least one episode of acute rejection.
  • Most first rejection episodes (60/63) occurred within 21 days post-transplant.
  • Lower rejection incidence observed after protocol changes in October 1986, despite lower cyclosporine levels.
  • Antirejection therapy was effective, with only 2 graft failures due to rejection.

Conclusions:

  • Acute rejection is common after liver transplantation but often manageable.
  • Early post-transplant monitoring and timely intervention are critical.
  • Immunosuppressive protocol modifications can influence rejection rates.