Abstract
Allograft rejection is the major obstacle to successful corneal transplantation in high-risk cases. The risk factors are well recognized. Within the high-risk group, surgeons can influence graft survival by MHC antigen matching, by immunosuppression, by decreasing the number of antigen-presenting cells gaining access to the graft, and by avoiding up-regulation of MHC expression through the suppression of post-operative inflammation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 156-164 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Developments in ophthalmology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Publication status | Published or Issued - 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology