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We thank Dr Sadaghianloo and colleagues for their comments on an important consideration in using cryopreserved tissue. Anytime allograft tissue is implanted, whether for aortic valve replacement, peripheral bypass, or creation of an access fistula, there is a risk of allogeneic sensitization of the host. The implications of allosensitization may be to increase transplant waitlist time and also to make post-transplantation management more challenging, but many of the patients in our study were not candidates for a kidney transplant.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research