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Late graft pancreatitis.

R Linder1, G Tydén, A Tibell

  • 1Department of Transplantation Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

Transplantation
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Pancreatic graft pancreatitis can occur in type I diabetic patients, triggered by stress, alcohol, food, infections, or pressure. This condition is distinct from rejection and typically does not impair endocrine graft function.

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Area of Science:

  • Transplantation Immunology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Type I diabetes mellitus requires pancreas transplantation for endocrine function restoration.
  • Segmental pancreatic allografts with enteric diversion are used in transplantation.
  • Late complications after pancreatic transplantation require careful monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics and precipitating factors of late graft pancreatitis.
  • To differentiate graft pancreatitis from graft rejection.
  • To assess the impact of pancreatitis on endocrine graft function.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 80 episodes of graft pain and hyperamylasemia in 12 patients.
  • Patient interviews and medical file reviews.
  • Serial intravenous glucose tolerance tests to monitor endocrine function.

Main Results:

  • Late graft pancreatitis occurred 6-51 months post-transplant, with varying frequency.
  • Precipitating factors included mental stress, alcohol/food intake, infections, and mechanical pressure.
  • Symptoms and course differed from late rejection episodes.
  • Endocrine graft function remained largely unaffected, except in one case of graft loss.

Conclusions:

  • Late graft pancreatitis is a distinct complication, distinguishable from rejection.
  • Pancreatic grafts may be more susceptible to pancreatitis than native pancreases.
  • Repeated pancreatitis episodes generally do not compromise endocrine graft function.

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