Orthotopic placement of a segmental pancreas graft for transplant: a case report

Clin Transplant. 2010 May-Jun;24(3):424-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0012.2009.01149.x. Epub 2009 Nov 19.

Abstract

Pancreas retransplantation has become more frequent and represents a technical challenge for surgeons. Knowledge of alternative surgical options could be useful in difficult cases. We present a case of brutal diabetes mellitus in a patient with severe vascular disease that underwent a third pancreas transplant. Difficulties in obtaining arterial inflow were solved utilizing the native splenic vessels, placing the graft in orthotopic position, and a combination of historical surgical techniques in pancreas transplantation; that is, segmental grafts and duct injection for exocrine management made transplantation successful.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / surgery*
  • Diabetic Angiopathies / surgery*
  • Female
  • Graft Rejection
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Pancreas / blood supply*
  • Pancreas / surgery*
  • Pancreas Transplantation*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Splenic Artery / pathology
  • Splenic Artery / surgery*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures