Incidental appendicectomy in pancreas transplantation: A single-center study.
Aliyah HusseinNikolaos KarydisBaljit Gill-BarmanChris J CallaghanPublished in: Clinical transplantation (2023)
This study suggests that IA is effective at reducing risks of post-transplant appendiceal complications without significantly prolonging inpatient stay or impairing graft survival. These data support the consideration of undertaking an IA for all patients undergoing a pancreas transplant.