Pancreas transplant in type 1 diabetes mellitus: the emerging role of islet cell transplant
Pancreas transplant, both whole pancreas and islet cell, is a known therapeutic option for treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Islet cell transplant began as an experimental therapy but is emerging to be quite beneficial due to less surgical risk and fewer complications. It is also considered a p...
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Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology,
2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Pancreas transplant, both whole pancreas and islet cell, is a known therapeutic option for treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Islet cell transplant began as an experimental therapy but is emerging to be quite beneficial due to less surgical risk and fewer complications. It is also considered a promising option in pediatric patients. In this review the authors discuss the indications, procedure, and benefits of islet cell transplant along with newer strategies for improving outcomes. |
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| Item Description: | 2287-1012 2287-1292 10.6065/apem.2142012.006 |