15 May 2018 : Review article
A Review of Induction with Rabbit Antithymocyte Globulin in Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients
Martin Schweiger EF 1*, Andreas Zuckermann EF 2, Andres Beiras-Fernandez EF 3, Michael Berchtolld-Herz EF 4, Udo Boeken EF 5, Jens Garbade EF 6, Stephan Hirt EF 7, Manfred Richter EF 8, Arjang Ruhpawar EF 9, Jan Dieter Schmitto EF 10, Felix Schönrath EF 11, Rene Schramm EF 12, Uwe Schulz EF 13, Markus J. Wilhelm EF 14, Markus J. Barten EF 15DOI: 10.12659/AOT.908243
Ann Transplant 2018; 23:322-333
Background
Evidence from Registry Analyses: Efficacy
rATG Induction with Conventional Immunosuppressive Regimens
rATG and Steroid Minimization or Avoidance
rATG Induction in Sensitized Patients
ABO-Incompatible Transplants
Safety Issues
rATG Dosing and Monitoring in Pediatric Heart Transplantation
Limitations
Conclusions
References