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Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test |
| A B C D E F G H I K L M O P R S T U V |
Pancreas transplant |
| Overview Recovery Risks |
| Alternative Names: |
| Transplant - pancreas |
| Expectations after surgery: |
| The main problem, as with other transplants, is graft rejection. Immunosuppressive drugs, which weaken your body's ability to fight infections, must be taken indefinitely. Normal activities can resume as soon as you are strong enough, and after consulting with the doctor. Having children after a transplant is possible. The major problems with all organ transplants are:
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| Convalescence: |
| It usually takes about 3 weeks to recover. Move your legs often to reduce the risk of blood clots or deep vein thrombosis. The sutures or clips are removed about two to three weeks after surgery. Resume normal activity as soon as possible, after consulting with the physician. A diet will be prescribed. |
Endocrine glands |
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