Abstract |
Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is considered a major complication in diabetes mellitus (DM), and it is estimated that 1% of diabetic patients may develop this complication. Simultaneous kidney- pancreas transplantation (SKPT) is one of the most effective therapies for patients with type 1 DM and end-stage diabetic nephropathy. Some cases with a Charcot-modified clinical presentation during the postoperative convalescence period after SKPT have been described. The clinical presentation may condition severe destructive lesions, and good practices include systematic follow-up. Based on the cases described, SKPT is one more entity that might lead to CN 'foot-at-risk'. The aim of this article is to describe two cases of neuropathic arthropathy with rapid progression in the short term after SKPT.
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Authors | Jorge Javier Del Vecchio, Nicolás Raimondi, Horacio Rivarola, Carlos Autorino |
Journal | Diabetic foot & ankle
(Diabet Foot Ankle)
Vol. 4
( 2013)
ISSN: 2000-625X [Print] United States |
PMID | 24003361
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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