Choices in kidney transplantation in type 1 diabetes: are there skeletal benefits of the endocrine pancreas?
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Abstract
Previously, recipients of a simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant versus a kidney transplant alone were thought to have higher fracture risk. Using a large US registry, Nikkel et al. observed lower rates of fracture hospitalization among patients with type 1 diabetes after simultaneous pancreas-kidney compared with kidney transplantation alone, particularly among men. It is not known whether the apparent benefit of simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation is due to improved bone strength or fewer falls, but these findings may influence transplant decision making.
Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
- Fractures, Bone
- Kidney Transplantation
- Pancreas Transplantation