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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism |
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| Online Access: | http://e-apem.org/upload/pdf/apem-2142012-006.pdf |
| 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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| ISSN: | 2287-1012 2287-1292 |