Autoantibodies Against Lung Tissue Can Cause Hyper Acute as Well as Acute Antibody Mediated Rejection Following Lung Transplantation

AAbs can lead to both hyperacute and acute rejection of lung allograft. Prompt recognition and treatment of AAb mediated-rejection can salvage the allograft and prevent need for retransplant. We propose that prospective screening of AAbs should be performed in lung...