BACKGROUND: Pancreatic transplantation (PT) is the only treatment available to keep long term normoglicemic state and insulin independence in type 1 diabetic patients. We present the results of PT performed in a center at the State of Paraná. METHODS: From January 2001 until april 2003, 24 patients received simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant (SPK) and one isolated pancreatic transplant at Hospital Angelina Caron. RESULTS: With a mean follow-up of 8,2 months (range 1-27), the pancreas and kidney success rate was 74%. Patient survival was 76%. Leading cause of pancreas and kidney losses was thrombosis in three pancreas (12%) and two kidneys (8%). No episode of rejection occurred in any of the transplanted patients. All patients with successful grafts are insulin-free since transplantation. CONCLUSIONS : This series confirms that SPK is a highly successful procedure for diabetic patients with renal failure.
Pancreas Transplantation; Diabetes mellitus, Insulin-dependent; Insulin; Kidney failure
