The Selective Use of Basiliximab Versus Thymoglobulin in Combination with Sirolimus for Cadaveric Renal Transplant Recipients at Low Risk Versus High Risk for Delayed Graft Function

We previously reported that the use of basiliximab together with sirolimus permits a window of recovery from delayed graft function before the introduction of reduced-dose cyclosporine. The present study reviews our experience with the substitution of thymoglobulin for basiliximab as induction therapy for recipients at increased risk for early acute rejection episodes.