• At present, pancreas transplants are usually performed in persons with insulin-dependent diabetes, who can develop severe complications. (wikipedia.org)
  • The number of pancreas transplants in the United States decreased from 2004 (when approximately 1500 were performed) to 2015. (medscape.com)
  • Subsequently, pancreas transplants have risen, mainly because of increased simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplants, while pancreas transplant alone (PTA) continued on a downward trend. (medscape.com)
  • PAK represented less than 10% of pancreas transplants in 2019. (medscape.com)
  • Select people with type 2 diabetes have received pancreas transplants as well. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • People who receive simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplants also tend to have less chance of rejection. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • We also perform between 10 and 20 pancreas transplants each year. (imperial.nhs.uk)
  • An experimental procedure called islet cell transplantation transplants only the parts of the pancreas that make insulin. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People who have transplants must take drugs to keep their body from rejecting the new pancreas for the rest of their lives. (medlineplus.gov)
  • 1043 pancreas transplants were performed in 2012. (medscape.com)
  • However, the percentage of pancreas transplants performed as part of a multi-organ transplant has increased since 2004. (medscape.com)
  • Approximately 85% to 90% of patients need pancreas and kidney transplant, and 80% of these are SPK transplants. (consultant360.com)
  • In India, type 1 diabetes is mostly treated via pancreas transplants. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • Surgeons may perform combination kidney-pancreas transplants on diabetic patients who are at danger of renal failure. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • Most kidney transplants and pancreas transplants are done at the same time. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • Candidates for pancreas transplants in India typically have type 1 diabetes in addition to renal illness, nerve damage, eyesight problems, or some complication of another disease. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • During the past decade, pancreas transplants had improved outcomes as a result of improvements in pancreas recovery and preservation, the surgical procedure, immunosuppressive regimens, and immunologic monitoring. (aacnjournals.org)
  • A retrospective single-center analysis of 380 pancreas transplants (2000-2019) was performed to correlate current preservation solutions with transplant outcomes. (frontierspartnerships.org)
  • A series of 32 recipients of liver, kidney, or pancreas transplants who were treated with sirolimus and low-dose tacrolimus experienced a low rate of rejection and excellent graft function without drug-related toxic effects. (bepress.com)
  • The majority of transplants occur in high income countries, while in some parts of the world kidney transplantation is even non-existent or only relies on live donation. (who.int)
  • It became obvious that perioperative coordination is essential, in particular when the pancreas and liver are procured by different teams. (fujita-hu.ac.jp)
  • During pancreatic islet cell transplant, insulin-producing cells (islet cells) taken from a dead donor's pancreas are injected into a vein that connects to your liver. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Use of OKT3 in kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation. (duke.edu)
  • The global and regional markets (except the US) for 'Organ and Tissue Transplantation' in this report are analyzed by the following Product Segments - Organ Tranplantation (Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Pancreas, and Lungs). (prnewswire.com)
  • Mount Sinai Transplant offers a wide range of transplantation services, including procedures related to the bone marrow , cornea , heart , intestinal , kidney , liver , and pancreas . (mountsinai.org)
  • As one of the largest liver transplantation centers in the nation, Mount Sinai's surgeons treat adult and pediatric liver patients with innovative treatments and procedures. (mountsinai.org)
  • Combined Liver, Pancreas-Duodenum, and Kidney Transplantation for Patients with Hepatitis B Cirrhosis, Urem. (annalsoftransplantation.com)
  • I have primary responsibility for kidney and pancreas transplant patients, but I also work with the heart, liver, and lung transplant population. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Investigation included review of laboratory data and medical in liver recipients after transplantation that were reported to records. (cdc.gov)
  • infections were detected a median of 38 from the same donor as the liver recipient were evaluated for (range = 5-116) weeks after transplantation. (cdc.gov)
  • Recipients of a the Advisory Committee on Immunization liver from a donor with isolated total anti-HBc positive results can develop reactivation of hepatitis B after transplantation. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 2 ] Nevertheless, extended survival was seen in a few patients and included a 3-year-old girl who received a multivisceral transplant (stomach, duodenum, pancreas, small bowel, colon and liver). (medscape.com)
  • Nevertheless, the proportions decreased depending on the type of organ, i.e. liver (72.5%), heart (66.1%), lung (43.9%), pancreas (27.8%) and small bowel (14.9%)4. (who.int)
  • Pancreas-after-kidney transplant (PAK), when a cadaveric, or deceased, donor pancreas transplant is performed after a previous, and different, living or deceased donor kidney transplant. (wikipedia.org)
  • Simultaneous deceased donor pancreas and live donor kidney (SPLK) has the benefit of lower rate of delayed graft function than SPK and significantly reduced waiting times, resulting in improved outcomes. (wikipedia.org)
  • [ 1 ] The pancreas is usually procured from a deceased organ donor, although select cases of living-donor pancreas transplantations have been performed. (medscape.com)
  • Pancreas transplantation is a type of surgery in which you receive a healthy donor pancreas. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • These results were comparable with those of previous studies concerning living-donor pancreas transplantation. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Conclusion The LA-WT is a safe and acceptable operation for living-donor pancreas transplantation. (elsevierpure.com)
  • However, select cases of living-donor pancreas transplantations have been performed. (medscape.com)
  • A kidney transplant may be suggested initially if a living or deceased donor kidney becomes available following a protracted search for both a donor kidney and a donor pancreas. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • You will have a pancreatic transplant when a donor pancreas becomes available following your recovery from kidney transplant surgery. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • [ 4 ] According to the International Pancreas Transplant Registry, nearly 10,000 pancreatic transplantations were recorded by 1998. (medscape.com)
  • Although about 93% of patients who receive a pancreas transplant have type 1 diabetes (International Pancreas Transplant Registry data), a growing number of candidates with type 2 diabetes are being identified. (consultant360.com)
  • According to data from the International Pancreas Transplant Registry, more than 56,000 PTx's were carried out worldwide between the first operation in the 1960s and 2017 ( 2 ). (frontierspartnerships.org)
  • In an analysis of 40 pancreas transplantations (50% PTA, 27.5% SPK, 22.5% PAK) after islet cell transplantation graft failure, overall survival rates (97% at 1 year and 83% at 5 years) were not adversely affected. (medscape.com)
  • Subsequent experimentation with intrasplenic transplantation did not succeed because of graft necrosis. (medscape.com)
  • The complications of graft pancreatitis and bladder leakage that plagued early experiences with pancreas transplantation have largely been resolved as a result of both better technical expertise and fewer rejection- and immunosuppression-related complications. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] The first successful pancreas transplantation was performed in 1966, simultaneously with kidney graft. (medscape.com)
  • An alternative therapy that may also ameliorate diabetes is islet cell transplantation, but this procedure is experimental and has not yet demonstrated equivalence to whole-graft pancreas transplantation. (medscape.com)
  • Recurrent diabetic nephropathy is observed as early as 2 years after KTA in a diabetic recipient or upon failure of the pancreas graft after SPK but has never been reported with a functioning SPK. (medscape.com)
  • Pancreas graft survival rates are also higher than 95% at 1 year and higher than 90% at 5 years. (consultant360.com)
  • Donation After Cardiac Death Dose Not Impact Short and Long Term Graft Outcomes in Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney Transplantation. (atcmeetingabstracts.com)
  • Pancreas transplantation with systemic venous drainage of the graft causes elevated plasma levels of insulin, known to be a potent regulator of plasma lipoprotein metabolism. (ox.ac.uk)
  • In terms of both pancreas and kidney graft survival, there were no significant differences between the 2 groups. (fujita-hu.ac.jp)
  • The maintenance of organ viability from donation to transplantation is a decisive factor for the adequate function and survival of the graft, especially in organs such as the pancreas, which is highly susceptible to ischemic damage. (frontierspartnerships.org)
  • The objectives of this study are to evaluate QoL before and after PKT and to compare the results with patients in whom the pancreas graft failed soon after the transplantation (PKT-P). The trial is a prospective controlled multicenter study. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • Its disadvantages are that transplanted glucagon -secreting alpha cells are nonfunctional (possibly complicating hypoglycemia) and several pancreata are usually required for a single islet cell recipient (exacerbating disparities between graft supply and demand and limiting use of the procedure). (merckmanuals.com)
  • The introduction of TAC in 1990 improved actuarial graft and patient survival rates following all types of intestine transplantation. (medscape.com)
  • A pancreas transplant is an organ transplant that involves implanting a healthy pancreas (one that can produce insulin) into a person who usually has diabetes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pancreas transplantation is principally performed to ameliorate type 1 diabetes mellitus and produce complete independence from injected insulin. (medscape.com)
  • Experiments in pancreas transplantation began long before the discovery of insulin. (medscape.com)
  • Most pancreatic transplantations are performed in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, who lack of insulin production. (medscape.com)
  • Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the pancreas stops producing the hormone insulin. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Instead, the new pancreas will create insulin for you. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Most patients with insulin-treated diabetes do not need a pancreas transplant. (nhsbt.nhs.uk)
  • 4. Some patients with insulin-treated diabetes and kidney failure might be suitable for Simultaneous Islet and Kidney (SIK) transplantation. (nhsbt.nhs.uk)
  • This is where the insulin-producing cells (islets) of a donated pancreas are separated from the rest of the pancreas tissue. (nhsbt.nhs.uk)
  • More than 80% of people who have diabetes and who receive a pancreas transplant have normal blood sugar levels afterward and no longer need insulin , but they trade this benefit for the need to take immunosuppressants, with the risk of infections and other side effects. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Because injectable insulin is a safe and reasonably effective treatment for diabetes, freedom from insulin is not considered a sufficient reason for pancreas transplantation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A: Pancreas transplantation can eliminate the need for insulin and oral medication, improve neuropathy, and halt the progression of retinopathy and atherosclerosis. (consultant360.com)
  • In addition to producing hormones like insulin and glucagon, the pancreas also secretes digestive fluids that help the body utilise and store food-derived energy. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • A healthy pancreas (one that generates insulin) is put into a patient in India who needs a pancreas transplant since their pancreas is no longer producing enough insulin for their body. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • Type 1 or insulin-dependent diabetes may be reversible with pancreatic transplantation. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • A successful pancreas transplant in India will do away with the need for insulin injections, lessen or do away with the requirement for diabetes-related dietary and physical activity limitations, and decrease or do away with the possibility of life-threatening low blood sugar responses. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • With a healthy pancreas from a transplant, a diabetic patient can start producing insulin or achieve insulin independence. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • We studied 11 post-type I diabetic pancreas-kidney transplant recipients, 9 type I diabetic kidney transplant recipients displaying peripheral hyperinsulinemia due to subcutaneous insulin treatment, 11 nondiabetic kidney transplant recipients as controls for the effects of immunosuppressive medication, and 11 healthy control subjects, all matched for age, sex, and body mass index. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Additionally, there were no significant differences between the 2 groups regarding the glucagon stimulation test and 75 g OGTT results, insulin independence rate, HbA1c, or serum creatinine level after transplantation. (fujita-hu.ac.jp)
  • Quality of Life After Islet/Pancreas Transplantation in Insulin Dependent Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review of the Literature. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Normally, blood glucose levels are tightly controlled by insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. (medicinenet.com)
  • When the blood glucose elevates (for example, after eating food), insulin is released from the pancreas. (medicinenet.com)
  • In type 1 diabetes , the pancreas cannot produce insulin. (medicinenet.com)
  • Diabetes results from loss or dysfunction of insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas. (lu.se)
  • Currently, more people are in need of a healthy pancreas than can be provided for with donors. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Patients and Methods Four living pancreas donors underwent LA-WT at our institution from September 2010 to January 2013. (elsevierpure.com)
  • All donors fulfilled the donor criteria established by the Japan Society for Pancreas and Islet Transplantation. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Two donors underwent left nephrectomy in addition to LA-WT for simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Pancreas Transplantation Using Expanded Criteria Donors. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The average ages of patients who are potentially eligible for pancreas transplantation and of potential organ donors are on the rise, but that is not the only challenge for this sector of the diabetes community, as Eelco J.P. de Koning, MD, PhD, will explain in a session beginning at 1:45 p.m. (adameetingnews.org)
  • The hazard that transplantation presents for live organ donors is the inequities that occur when vulnerable and poor people are de donors, and the recipients are from high income backgrounds. (who.int)
  • Complications immediately after surgery include clotting of the arteries or veins of the new pancreas (thrombosis), inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), infection, bleeding and rejection. (wikipedia.org)
  • A pancreas transplant is a treatment option for some patients who have major complications from their diabetes. (nhsbt.nhs.uk)
  • Surgery is shorter than SPK transplantation and the risks of complications after surgery are lower. (nhsbt.nhs.uk)
  • Surgery is shorter than pancreas transplantation and the risks of complications after surgery are lower. (nhsbt.nhs.uk)
  • Thus, normalizing glucose through successful pancreas transplantation might be expected to stabilize or reverse microvascular complications. (medscape.com)
  • Q: Do the data show improvements in the risks and complications of pancreas transplantation? (consultant360.com)
  • For patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) type 1, pancreas transplantation (PTx) is the only therapeutic option capable of normalizing blood glucose and minimizing secondary complications of diabetes, resulting in an increase in the survival and an improved quality of life ( 1 ). (frontierspartnerships.org)
  • Studies comparing renal function in SPK transplantation recipients versus diabetic KTA recipients did not demonstrate significant differences during the early posttransplant period. (medscape.com)
  • A: Generally, transplant recipients are younger than 60 years old, 1 are medically and emotionally able to withstand surgery and immunosuppression, understand the risks as well as the benefits of transplantation, and are willing to comply with long-term follow-up. (consultant360.com)
  • In type I diabetic kidney transplant recipients the levels of HDL cholesterol (1.88 (0.63) mmol/L), postprandial lipemia, and lipoprotein lipase activity were intermediate between pancreas-kidney transplant patients and healthy controls. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The very favorable lipid profile in post-diabetic pancreas-kidney transplant recipients could be expected to counteract the severe atherosclerotic risk of long-standing diabetes. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Although previous recommendations for preventing transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through transplantation of human tissue and organs have markedly reduced the risk for this type of transmission, a case of HIV transmission from a screened, antibody-negative donor to several recipients raised questions about the need for additional federal oversight of transplantation of organs and tissues. (cdc.gov)
  • There are four main types of pancreas transplantation: Pancreas transplant alone, for the patient with type 1 diabetes who usually has severe, frequent hypoglycemia, but adequate kidney function. (wikipedia.org)
  • Q: Are there different types of pancreas transplantation? (consultant360.com)
  • Patients who also have severe renal disease should be considered for combined transplantation of the kidneys and pancreas because most persons with type 1 diabetes who undergo only renal transplantation will show evidence of renal damage within 2 years. (consultant360.com)
  • The potential harm that type 1 diabetes may do to other organs, such as the kidneys, can also be managed with a pancreas transplant. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • In the event of rejection of the new pancreas, which would quickly cause life-threatening diabetes, there would be a significant chance the recipient would not survive very well for long without the native pancreas, however dysfunctional, still in place. (wikipedia.org)
  • This is the least performed method of pancreas transplantation and requires that only the pancreas of a donor is given to the recipient. (wikipedia.org)
  • This screening is done to be sure that the organ is healthy enough for transplantation and the recipient does not have any medical conditions that would prohibit transplantation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The transplanted organ(s) are generally placed in the lower abdomen with enteric (pancreas) and bladder (renal) drainage and the recipient pancreas is left intact. (consultant360.com)
  • A healthy pancreas is implanted into a recipient whose pancreas is no longer functioning during a pancreatic transplant procedure. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • Because injection drug or HBV DNA) in an organ recipient without evidence for HBV infection (anti-HBc, HBsAg, or HBV DNA) preceding transplantation. (cdc.gov)
  • Organ and tissue donation and transplantation is a medical procedure in which an organ is removed from one body and placed in the body of a recipient, to replace a damaged or missing organ or tissue. (who.int)
  • Diabetic patients without or with minimal renal impairment may qualify for a pancreas transplant alone. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • The aim of combined pancreas-kidney transplantation (PKT) in type I diabetic patients with end-stage nephropathy is to restore both functions. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • abstract = "Comparison before and after transplantation of pancreas-kidney and pancreas-kidney with loss of pancreas--a prospective controlled quality of life study.Adang EM, Engel GL, van Hooff JP, Kootstra G.University Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands.The aim of combined pancreas-kidney transplantation (PKT) in type I diabetic patients with end-stage nephropathy is to restore both functions. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • Pancreas Transplantation Pancreas transplantation is a form of pancreatic beta-cell replacement that can restore normoglycemia in diabetic patients. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Therefore, a central goal of diabetes research is to regenerate pancreatic beta cells or produce large numbers of functional beta cells for transplantation into diabetic patients. (lu.se)
  • A: Patients with a history of severe heart or lung disease, cancer, or blood vessel disorders of the neck and lung, and those with chronic infections (such as hepatitis or HIV infection) are not good candidates for transplantation.5 Persons with diabetes who are obese (BMI of more than 28 kg/m2) must lose weight before the procedure. (consultant360.com)
  • [ 9 ] The use of TAC as the primary immunosuppressant in small bowel transplantation as well as improved surgical techniques, the availability of an increased array of potent immunosuppressive medications, infection prophylaxis, and suitable patient selection have contributed to the reality of this procedure for a growing number of patients who are total parenteral nutrition (TPN)-dependent and have permanent intestinal failure. (medscape.com)
  • Overview of Transplantation Transplantation is the removal of living, functioning cells, tissues, or organs from the body and then their transfer back into the same body or into a different body. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In the belly, next to the stomach, intestines, and other organs, the pancreas is an organ about the size of a hand. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • A working group formed by the Public Health Service (PHS) in 1991 to address these issues concluded that further recommendations should be made to reduce the already low risk of HIV transmission by transplantation of organs and tissues. (cdc.gov)
  • This occurrence raised questions about the need for additional federal oversight of transplantation of organs and tissues. (cdc.gov)
  • The working group concluded that, although existing recommendations are largely sufficient, revisions should be made to reduce the already low risk of HIV transmission via transplantation of organs and tissues. (cdc.gov)
  • 5 United Nations General Assembly - Resolution A/RES/71/322 on Strengthening and promoting effective measures and international cooperation on organ donation and transplantation to prevent and combat trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal and trafficking in human organs, September 2017. (who.int)
  • The shortage of available organs for transplantation and unequal access to transplantation have also stimulated the emergence of trafficking in persons for the purpose of the removal of organs and trafficking in human organs, frequently as transnational criminal activities. (who.int)
  • however, it usually involves a longer wait- ing time, while PAK allows for earlier renal transplantation from a living donor and offers earlier correction of uremia. (consultant360.com)
  • Simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant (SPK), when the pancreas and kidney are transplanted simultaneously from the same deceased donor. (wikipedia.org)
  • The kidney transplant may be done earlier or even after the pancreas transplant. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Surgeons may plan to do a pancreas transplant at the same time as a kidney transplant, to help control blood glucose levels and reduce damage to the new kidney. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • 3. A kidney transplant, followed by a pancreas transplant a year or so later. (nhsbt.nhs.uk)
  • Simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant (SPK). (consultant360.com)
  • Pancreas-after-kidney transplant (PAK). (consultant360.com)
  • A kidney transplant in India and a pancreas transplant are commonly carried out together. (expressnewstimes.com)
  • The distinctly elevated HDL cholesterol in pancreas-kidney transplant patients can be readily explained by the low postprandial triglyceride levels resulting from a high activity of lipoprotein lipase. (ox.ac.uk)
  • A: Along with the usual surgical risks, additional risks include venous thrombosis, clotting which can cause infarction of the new pancreas, and pancreatitis. (consultant360.com)
  • One-year survival has been reported following transplantation of a living-related segment of a donor intestine [ 4 ] and in a 41-year-old woman with short gut syndrome (SGS) secondary to superior mesenteric artery thrombosis. (medscape.com)
  • After the transplant, healthcare providers prescribe special medicines that suppress the immune system, such as azathioprine and cyclosporine, to help prevent rejection of the new pancreas. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • With improved immunosuppressive regimens and newer surgical techniques, the 1980s ushered in a new era in pancreas transplantation. (medscape.com)
  • Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation Pancreatic islet cell transplantation is the surgical removal of the pancreas from a recently deceased person, the separation of islet cells from the pancreas, and then their injection into. (msdmanuals.com)
  • We encourage you to participate in the live webinar " Transplantation of the pancreas - Surgical realization and organ perfusion ", organized by Dr. F. Köhler Chemie next 13thof July at 5pm . (cardiolinkgroup.com)
  • He will discuss both the surgical techniques and the purposes of preservation solutions used for pancreas transplantation. (cardiolinkgroup.com)
  • Kidney transplantation for treatment of end-stage kidney disease after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: case series and literature review. (nih.gov)
  • Because the beta cells in the pancreatic islets are selectively destroyed by an autoimmune process in type 1 diabetes , clinicians and researchers are actively pursuing islet transplantation as a means of restoring physiological beta cell function, which would offer an alternative to a complete pancreas transplant or artificial pancreas . (wikipedia.org)
  • Our program brings together a distinguished and multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, and other health care professionals at The Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute , Mount Sinai Heart , and other patient service areas at Mount Sinai to support you every step of the way. (mountsinai.org)
  • Mount Sinai utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure a seamless patient journey for adult and pediatric patients requiring a new kidney or pancreas. (mountsinai.org)
  • Candidates for pancreas transplantation generally have type 1 diabetes, usually along with kidney damage, nerve damage, eye problems, or another complication of the disease. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Most pancreas transplantation candidates have had diabetes for 20-25 years on average prior to consideration for transplantation, so many have had laser surgery for retinopathy. (medscape.com)
  • Persons with diabetes whose blood glucose levels are not controlled with standard treatment, despite advanced patient education and self-care, may be candidates for transplantation. (consultant360.com)
  • Patients with diabetes secondary to a previous pancreatectomy may also be candidates for transplantation. (consultant360.com)
  • Background: To perform more pancreas transplantation (PTx), our center sometimes performs pancreas transplantation for candidates ranked sixth place or lower. (fujita-hu.ac.jp)
  • Conclusions: In Japan, where there is a severe donor shortage, the performance of transplantation for lower-ranked candidates would increase the number of opportunities for patients to receive PTx. (fujita-hu.ac.jp)
  • The researchers, on behalf of the OPTN Pediatric Transplantation Committee, studied early effects of a policy implemented in March 2016 that changed medical urgency criteria for pediatric candidates (ages newborn to 17) awaiting a heart transplant. (unos.org)
  • abstract = "The successful outcome of pancreas transplantation largely depends on the procuring surgeon{\textquoteright}s expertise [1]. (fujita-hu.ac.jp)
  • Sarabu N, Augustine J, Woodside K, Hricik D, Padiyar A, Sanchez E. Comparison of Creatinine Based Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) and Iothalamate-Measured GFR (mGFR) Following Simultaneous Pancreas - Kidney Transplantation [abstract]. (atcmeetingabstracts.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Although tacrolimus (Prograf) is the calcineurin inhibitor usually employed in simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation (SPKTx), no prospective randomized studies have compared its efficacy to cyclosporine (Neoral), when either drug is used in combination with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and the pancreas is drained into the portal vein. (unipi.it)