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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kochar, Inderpal Singh, Jain, Rakhi
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology 2021
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8255858/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34218630
http://dx.doi.org/10.6065/apem.2142012.006
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Sumario: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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