Abstract:ObjectivesDelta C-peptide derived by the glucagon stimulation test is a reliable value for the evaluation of the pancreatic endocrine function after pancreas transplantation. We examined the associations between delta C-peptide as pancreatic graft endocrine function and donor background factors.MethodsSixty-five cases of pancreatic transplantation from brain-dead donors, which were performed in our facility, were enrolled in this study. Enrolled recipients underwent a glucagon stimulation test within 1 to 3 mo… Show more
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