Charcot neuroarthropathy in simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplantation: Report of two cases

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. © 2013 Jorge Javier del Vecchio et al.