International Survey of Clinical Monitoring Practices in Pancreas and Islet Transplantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The long-term outcomes of both pancreas and islet allotransplantation have been compromised by difficulties in the detection of early graft dysfunction at a time when a clinical intervention can prevent further deterioration and preserve allograft function. The lack of standardized strategies for monitoring pancreas and islet allograft function prompted an international survey established by an International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association/European Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association working group.

Methods

A global survey was administered to 24 pancreas and 18 islet programs using Redcap. The survey addressed protocolized and for-cause immunologic and metabolic monitoring strategies following pancreas and islet allotransplantation. All invited prog

SUBMITTER: Ward C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9271126 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature