Pancreatic Transplantation and Subsequent Graft Surveillance by Pancreatic Portal–Enteric Anastomosis and Temporary Venting Jejunostomy

Abstract

The authors believe that PE pancreatic drainage with VJ is a more physiologic method to perform pancreatic transplantation than bladder drainage. PE drainage allows rapid diagnosis of acute rejection and anastomotic leak and provides a simple way to monitor ostomy amylase and transplant duodenal bleeding. This technique is safe and has minimal associated complications.