OPTN/SRTR 2011 Annual Data Report: Pancreas

R. Kandaswamy, P. G. Stock, M. A. Skeans, S. K. Gustafson, E. F. Sleeman, J. L. Wainright, R. J. Carrico, V. Ghimire, J. J. Snyder, A. K. Israni, B. L. Kasiske

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Abstract

Numbers of pancreas transplants have been decreasing over the past decade, but outcomes continue to improve for all types: simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant, pancreas after kidney transplant (PAK), and pancreas transplant alone (PTA). The most notable decrease occurred for PAK transplants, possibly due in part to decreases in numbers of living donor kidney transplants. The number of new candidates on the pancreas transplant waiting list has decreased steadily since 2000; only 1005 active candidates were added in 2011. Transplant rates for all pancreas trans-plant types reached a low in 2011 of 34.9 transplants per 100 wait-list years. Deceased donation rates have also been decreasing since 2005, but use of donation after circu-latory death has been gradually increasing. The discard rate in 2011 was 27.7%, and higher for pancreata recovered from older donors. Improved outcomes during the early posttransplant period largely reflect improved donor and recipient selection and improved technical strategies. Inconsistent definitions of graft failure across reporting centers creates an ongoing challenge in the interpretation of outcome data for pan-creas transplants. Rates of posttransplant re-hospitalization are high, most occurring in the first 6 months. Rejection rates are highest for PTA recipients, who also experi-ence higher incidence of posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)47-72
Number of pages26
JournalAmerican Journal of Transplantation
Volume13
Issue numberSUPPL. 1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Pancreas transplant
  • Transplant outcomes
  • Transplant waiting list

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Transplantation
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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