Jordan, ML and Shapiro, R and Gritsch, HA and Egidi, F and Khanna, A and Vivas, CA and Scantlebury, VP and Fung, JJ and Starzl, TE and Corry, RJ
(1999)
Long-term results of pancreas transplantation under tacrolimus immunosuppression.
Transplantation, 67 (2).
266 - 272.
ISSN 0041-1337
Abstract
Background. The long-term safety and efficacy of tacrolimus in pancreas transplantation has not yet been demonstrated. The observation of prolonged pancreatic graft function under tacrolimus would indicate that any potential islet toxicity is short-lived and clinically insignificant. We report herein the results of pancreas transplantation in patients receiving primary tacrolimus immunosuppression for a minimum of 2 years. Methods. From July 4, 1994 until April 18, 1996, 60 patients received either simultaneous pancreas- kidney transplant (n=55), pancreas transplant only (n=4), or pancreas after kidney transplantation (n=1). Baseline immunosuppression consisted of tacrolimus and steroids without antilymphocyte induction. Azathioprine was used as a third agent in 51 patients and mycophenolate mofetil in 9. Rejection episodes within the first 6 months occurred in 48 (80%) patients and were treated with high-dose corticosteroids. Antilymphocyte antibody was required in eight (13%) patients with steroid-resistant rejection. Results. With a mean follow-up of 35.1±5.9 months (range: 24.3-45.7 months), 6-month and 1-, 2-, and 33-year graft survival is 88%, 82%, 80%, and 80% pancreas) and 98%, 96%, 93%, and 91% (kidney), respectively. Six-month and 1-, 2-, and 3-year patient survival is 100%, 98%, 98%, and 96.5%. Mean fasting glucose is 91.6±13.8 mg/dl, and mean glycosylated hemoglobin is 5.1±0.7% (normal range: 4.3-6.1%). Mean tacrolimus dose is 6.5±2.6 mg/day and mean prednisone dose 2.0±2.9 mg/day at follow-up. Complete steroid withdrawal was possible in 31 (65%) of the 48 patients with functioning pancreases. Conclusions. These data show for the first time that tacrolimus is a safe and effective long-term primary agent in pancreas transplantation and provides excellent long-term islet function without evidence of toxicity while permitting steroid withdrawal in the majority of patients.
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Jordan, ML | | | | Shapiro, R | | | | Gritsch, HA | | | | Egidi, F | | | | Khanna, A | | | | Vivas, CA | | | | Scantlebury, VP | | | | Fung, JJ | | | | Starzl, TE | tes11@pitt.edu | TES11 | | Corry, RJ | | | |
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Other Centers, Institutes, Offices, or Units > Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute |
Date: |
27 January 1999 |
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Publication |
Journal or Publication Title: |
Transplantation |
Volume: |
67 |
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2 |
Page Range: |
266 - 272 |
DOI or Unique Handle: |
10.1097/00007890-199901270-00014 |
Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
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Yes |
ISSN: |
0041-1337 |
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uls-drl:31735062120088, Starzl CV No. 2096 |
Date Deposited: |
08 Apr 2010 17:35 |
Last Modified: |
02 Feb 2019 13:57 |
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http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/5482 |
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