An Analysis of the Lack of Donor Pancreas Utilization From Younger Adult Organ Donors

作者：Wiseman Alexander C^*; Wainright Jennifer L; Sleeman Elizabeth; McBride Maureen A; Baker Tim; Samana Ciara; Stock Peter

来源：Transplantation, 2010, 90(5): 475-480.

DOI：10.1097/TP.0b013e3181e9fea4

• Pancreas transplantation
• Deceased donor
• Organ allocation

Donor pancreas utilization rates for whole organ transplant have remained low and have decreased over time. To identify the reasons for nonuse of pancreas from donors who meet common baseline acceptance criteria, we examined Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data from 2005 to 2007 and identified a subgroup of 1763 "potential pancreas donors" defined by age (19-40 years), body mass index (< 30 kg/m(2)), successful liver donation, and negative viral serology testing, which were not used. We characterize this cohort of potential donors including reasons for refusal, factors that may contribute to pancreas acceptance and function, and potential explanations for the lack of growth in pancreas organ utilization.

• 出版日期2010-9-15