Pancreas transplants

Clin Radiol. 2009 Jul;64(7):714-23. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2008.12.015. Epub 2009 Apr 21.

Abstract

Cadaveric, whole pancreas transplantation has proved an effective therapy in the treatment of long-standing type 1 diabetes mellitus and is capable of achieving an insulin-independent eugyclaemic state. As a result, this procedure is being increasingly performed. However, the surgical procedure is complex and unfamiliar to many radiologists. Imaging with computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) gives excellent results and can be used confidently to diagnose vascular, enteric, and immune-mediated complications. We present a review of the normal post-transplantation appearance and the features of early and late complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cadaver
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreas Transplantation / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreas Transplantation / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*