Steroid-free immunosuppression for pancreas-after-liver transplantation

Transplant Proc. 2005 Nov;37(9):3975-6. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.09.157.

Abstract

Simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation is presently a well-accepted procedure for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and renal failure. However, experiences with combined pancreas and liver transplantation are scarce, a few data are available about the best immunosuppression for these patients. We report our experience with two patients who received a pancreas after liver transplantation for long-standing insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, with steroid-free immunosuppression based on daclizumab, tacrolimus, and mycophenolate mofetil. Short- and long-term evolution was uneventful. Currently, both patients are insulin free with appropriate metabolic control after 12 and 6 months follow-up. Considering our preliminary results, we suggest a steroid-free immunosuppressive regimen as an option for pancreas-after-liver transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / surgery
  • Hemochromatosis / complications
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Liver Failure / etiology
  • Liver Failure / surgery
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery
  • Liver Transplantation / immunology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreas Transplantation / immunology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Immunosuppressive Agents