Different biopsy techniques for different pancreas graft locations after homolateral simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Biopsy of a transplanted pancreas is sometimes necessary in patients who have undergone simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplantation and have elevated serum lipase and amylase concentrations. However, the risks associated with pancreatic graft biopsy are high, and the best biopsy technique for different location of pancreatic graft remains unclear.

Methods

Depending on the anatomical location of the transplanted pancreas, percutaneous computed tomography (CT) combined with color Doppler-guided puncture biopsy or laparoscopic biopsy was used to obtain samples of transplanted pancreatic tissue that were shallow and deep, respectively.

Results

After SPK transplantation, 4 patients developed abnormal serum lipase and amylase concentrations and underwent p

SUBMITTER: Zhang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10086771 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature