Pancreas transplant in type 1 diabetes mellitus: the emerging role of islet cell transplant

• Main Authors: Inderpal Singh Kochar, Rakhi Jain
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology 2021-06-01
• Series: Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism
• Subjects: pancreas transplant; islet cell; type 1 diabetes; pediatric diabetes; hypoglycemia
• Online Access: http://e-apem.org/upload/pdf/apem-2142012-006.pdf

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.