Side-to-Side Duodenojejunal Anastomosis Volvulus After Pancreas Transplant: A Case Report

Exp Clin Transplant. 2022 Feb;21(2):180-183. doi: 10.6002/ect.2022.0230. Epub 2023 Jan 16.

Abstract

Pancreas transplant is one of the known most effective treatments for type 1 diabetes mellitus and is associated with improved survival and quality of life for patients. Most centers use a direct side-to-side anastomosis between the donor's duodenum and jejunum, and we describe a rare complication that affected 2 patients. The 2 patients each received a simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplant and presented with side-to-side duodenojejunal anastomosis volvulus. We describe the clinical and radiological presentations and then propose an effective management method. Side-to-side duodenojejunal anastomosis volvulus after pancreas transplant is an exceptional complication, and there are special radiological and surgical manage-ment techniques to allow efficient treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1* / complications
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1* / diagnosis
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1* / surgery
  • Duodenum / diagnostic imaging
  • Duodenum / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Volvulus* / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Volvulus* / etiology
  • Intestinal Volvulus* / surgery
  • Pancreas / surgery
  • Pancreas Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Pancreas Transplantation* / methods
  • Quality of Life