The Indications and Outcomes of Ileostomy Following Pancreas Transplantation

Abstract

Background: Pancreas transplantation is associated with high incidence of intra-abdominal sepsis and reoperations. There is little data on the incidence and need for an ileostomy post pancreas transplantation. However, it is noted anecdotally that this is not uncommon occurrence post enteric drained pancreas transplantation.