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Longitudinal In Vivo Imaging and Quantification of Human Pancreatic Islet Grafting and Contributing Host Cells in the Anterior Eye Chamber

Longitudinal In Vivo Imaging and Quantification of Human Pancreatic Islet Grafting and Contributing Host Cells in the Anterior Eye Chamber

Published on: June 11, 2020

Imaging in pancreatic transplants.

Matthew T Heller¹, Puneet Bhargava²

¹Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

The Indian Journal of Radiology & Imaging

|December 10, 2014

Summary

Pancreatic transplantation improves outcomes for diabetes mellitus patients. Ultrasound is the primary imaging tool for evaluating the transplanted pancreas and guiding interventions.

Keywords:

Diabetes pancreas transplant transplantation ultrasound

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Area of Science:

Transplantation surgery
Diabetology
Medical imaging

Background:

Pancreatic transplantation is an effective treatment for advanced type I and select type II diabetes mellitus.
Surgical techniques, postoperative care, and immunosuppression have improved patient outcomes.
Transplanted pancreas evaluation requires specialized imaging expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the role of imaging in evaluating pancreatic transplants.
To emphasize ultrasound as the preferred initial imaging modality.
To underscore the radiologist's importance in perioperative and postoperative care.

Main Methods:

Ultrasound (gray-scale and Doppler) for parenchyma, fluid collections, vascular flow, and viability.
Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have limited utility.
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous interventions.

Main Results:

Ultrasound effectively assesses pancreatic allograft parenchyma and detects fluid collections.
Doppler ultrasound evaluates vascular flow and confirms graft viability.
Ultrasound aids in guiding necessary percutaneous interventions.

Conclusions:

Ultrasound is the preferred initial imaging modality for transplanted pancreases.
Radiologists are crucial for perioperative and postoperative assessment of pancreatic transplants.
Knowledge of surgical anatomy and complications is vital for accurate interpretation.