Liver biopsy may facilitate pancreatic graft evaluation: Positive association between liver steatosis and pancreatic graft adipose infiltration

Liver biopsy may facilitate pancreatic graft evaluation: Positive association between liver steatosis and pancreatic graft adipose infiltration

OBJECTIVES: The number of pancreatic transplants has decreased in recent years. Pancreatic grafts have been underutilized compared to other solid grafts. One cause of discard is the macroscopic appearance of the pancreas, especially the presence of fatty infiltration. The current research is aimed a...

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Main Authors: Lucas S. Nacif, Vinicius Rocha-Santos, Laura C.L. Claro, Agustin Vintimilla, Leandro A. Ferreira, Rubens M. Arantes, Rafael S. Pinheiro, Wellington Andraus, Venancio A.F. Alves, Luiz Carneiro D’Albuquerque
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2018-05-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Liver Transplant
Pancreas Transplant
Graft
Liver Steatosis
Visceral Fat
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