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Would it be possible to have a pancreas transplant?
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Yes: Usually along with a kidney for diabetic nephropathy leading to need for dialysis.
Answered 11/17/2012
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Yes, for diabetes: Pancreas transplants are done for type 1 diabetes (rarely for type 2) that has caused kidney failure, or causes unawareness of hypoglycemia. Few good quality organs are available and the risks are greater than for a kidney transplant. So, only about 1000 are performed each year in the us. The purpose of the txp is to normalize blood sugar without the need to use insulin.
Answered 4/1/2013
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