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  • Transplantation immunology
  • Organ transplantation
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • The pancreas transplant waiting list experienced a reversal in its long-term declining trend in 2017.
  • Donor demographics and causes of death have shifted, influenced by the national opioid crisis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in pancreas transplant waiting list additions and donor characteristics in 2017.
  • To highlight changes in donor causes of death and their implications for pancreas transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of pancreas transplant waiting list data from 2017.
  • Comparison of 2017 data with previous years to identify trends.
  • Analysis of donor cause of death data.

Main Results:

  • 1492 patients were added to the pancreas transplant waiting list in 2017, a slight increase from 2016.
  • The proportion of donors with cerebrovascular accident as cause of death decreased, while anoxia and head trauma increased.
  • This shift reflects the impact of the national opioid crisis and increased utilization of younger donors.

Conclusions:

  • The reversal of the downward trend in waiting list additions signifies a potential increase in demand for pancreas transplants.
  • Changes in donor profiles necessitate adaptation in transplant strategies.
  • Reporting variations in graft failure definitions impacted the 2017 outcome report, with new definitions implemented recently.