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Total Pancreatectomy with Autologous Islet Cell Transplantation.

Authors :
Schrope B
Source :
Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America [Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am] 2018 Oct; Vol. 28 (4), pp. 605-618. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Jul 13.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

First described in the early 1980s, total pancreatectomy with autologous islet cell transplantation for the treatment of chronic pancreatitis is still only offered in select centers worldwide. Indications, process details including surgery as well as islet isolation, and results are reviewed. In addition, areas for further research to optimize results are identified.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-1950
Volume :
28
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30241647
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.giec.2018.05.003