Abstract:Objective To analyze the role of low-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) united with plasmapheresis in high sensitization renal transplantation recipients. Methods Four patients with high levels of panel reactive antibodies (PRA) before transplantation (group A), 7 patients with delayed renal graft function with high PRA levels (group B) and 8 recipients with humoral rejection with high PRA levels (group C) were enrolled into observe group (19 cases); and other 17 patients with the same manifestations were included into control group. Low-dose IVIG united with plasmapheresis was used in the observe group, the aequales treatment without IVIG was used in the control group. The differences in PRA levels and patients' prognosis were analyzed between the observe group and the control group. Results The descent of PRA level showed a significant difference between the observe group and the control group. Compared to the control group, the rejection rate after transplantation increased in the group A, the recovery time of transplanted kidney function prolonged in the group B, serum creatinine decreased more obviously in the group C. Conclusions Low-dose IVIG united with plasmapheresis can decrease the PRA level in high sensitization renal transplantation recipients.