A case report of transplanted pancreas survival longer than 18 years after simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation and literature review

VernacularTitle:胰肾联合移植后移植胰腺存活18年一例及文献复习
Author: Xia LU ¹ ; Nianqiao GONG ; Fanjun ZENG ; Zhonghua CHEN ; Zhishui CHEN ; Changsheng MING
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1. 华中科技大学同济医学院附属同济医院器官移植研究所教育部器官移植重点实验室国家卫生健康委员会器官移植重点实验室中国医学科学院器官移植重点实验室
Keywords: Simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplantation; Diabetic nephropathy; Rejection; Regular follow-up
From: Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2019;40(5):277-279
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the influencing factors and treatment strategies of long-term survival after simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplantation (SPK ) .Methods One case of long-term post-SPK survival was reviewed and its influencing factors were analyzed along with the relevant literature .Results At 10 years post-SPK ,the patient lost transplanted kidney due to rejection and underwent secondary kidney transplantation . The transplanted pancreas functioned well and has survived for more than 18 years .Conclusions Strict preoperative screening ,adopting mature surgical approaches ,aggressive managements of various perioperative complications ,strengthening of health education of recipients ,improving of compliance and long-term regular follow-ups are conducive for enhancing long-term survival of recipients and grafts of SPK .