Medical and Surgical Management of the Failed Pancreas Transplant
Michael J. Casey,
Naoka Murakami,
Song Ong
et al.
Abstract:Despite the continued improvements in pancreas transplant outcomes in recent decades, a subset of recipients experience graft failure and can experience substantial morbidity and mortality. Here, we summarize what is known about the failed pancreas allograft and what factors are important for consideration of retransplantation. The current definition of pancreas allograft failure and its challenges for the transplant community are explored. The impacts of a failed pancreas allograft are presented, including pa… Show more
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