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Portal flow dynamics after total pancreatectomy and autologous islet cell transplantation

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Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a serious complication of total pancreatectomy and autologous islet cell transplant (TPAIT); therefore, portal flow dynamics are monitored by Doppler ultrasound postoperatively. The practical value… Click to show full abstract

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a serious complication of total pancreatectomy and autologous islet cell transplant (TPAIT); therefore, portal flow dynamics are monitored by Doppler ultrasound postoperatively. The practical value of scheduled Doppler ultrasound examinations and the relationship between portal vein velocity, liver function, and complications have not been clearly studied.

Keywords: total pancreatectomy; portal flow; autologous islet; flow dynamics; islet cell; pancreatectomy autologous

Journal Title: Clinical Transplantation
Year Published: 2020

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