Preoperative Imaging in Renal Transplant Patients with Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism.

Background: Tertiary hyperparathyroidism following kidney transplantation is most commonly characterized by 4-gland hyperplasia, but single and double adenomatous disease has been demonstrated in this population as well. It is unknown whether preoperative imaging can assist in identifying patients who may qualify for focused surgery for adenomatous disease.

Materials And Methods: We performed a retrospective review of our patient database from 1998-2018 for patients with tertiary hyperparathyroidism following renal transplant.

Microbial contamination of transplant solutions during pancreatic islet autotransplants is not associated with clinical infection in a pediatric population.

Background/objectives: Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplant (TP-IAT) is a potential treatment for children with severe refractory chronic pancreatitis. Cultures from the resected pancreas and final islet preparation are frequently positive for microbes. It is unknown whether positive cultures are associated with adverse outcomes in pediatric patients.