Histopathologic Characteristics of Human Intestine Allograft Acute Rejection in Patients Pretreated with Thymoglobulin or Alemtuzumab

Abstract

This study describes several characteristic histopathologic features of allograft small bowel acute rejection associated with thymoglobulin or alemtuzumab preconditioning. Recognition of these unique histopathologic features will enable accurate diagnosis and ensure successful weaning of immunosuppressive drugs.