Clinical Study

Low CD4/CD8 Ratio in Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Is Associated with Lung Allograft Rejection

Table 2

Biopsy results.

Minimal rejectionMultiple rejection 𝑃 value
𝑛 = 2 0 𝑛 = 2 0

Number of biopsies/patient*6.7 ± 0.58.9 ± 0.6<0.05
Average number rejections/patient*0.35 ± 0.133.2 ± 0.3<0.005
Highest grade of rejection*0.35 ± 0.132.4 ± 0.11<0.005
BALT present (yes)613ns

  * One year after transplant.