Outcomes of pancreas transplantation in older diabetic patients.

Enrique Montagud-Marrahi Alicia Molina Andújar Adriana PanéMaria José Ramírez-BajoAntonio AmorEnric EsmatjesJoana FerrerMireia MusqueraFritz DiekmannPedro Ventura-Aguiar

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2020)

Long-term survival of older pancreas transplant recipients are similar to younger counterparts. Diabetes vintage, but not age, increased the risk of post-transplantation MACE. These results suggest pancreas transplantation is a valuable treatment alternative to older diabetic patients.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
middle aged
physical activity
type diabetes
cell therapy
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
stem cells
metabolic syndrome
combination therapy