Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Comparative Outcome Analysis of a Single-centre Cohort Over 20-years
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005783
Abstract: Objective: To provide the largest single-center analysis of islet (ITx) and pancreas (PTx) transplantation. Summary Background Data: Studies describing long-term outcomes with ITx and PTx are scarce. Methods: We included adults undergoing ITx (n=266) and… read more here.
Keywords: ptx; insulin independence; transplantation; itx ptx ... See more keywords
Pretransplant HOMA-β Is Predictive of Insulin Independence in 7 Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis Undergoing Islet Autotransplantation
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DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000001367
Abstract: Background. Islet and β-cell function is intrinsic to glucose homeostasis. Pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation (PIAT) for chronic pancreatitis (CP) treatment is a useful model for assessing islet function in the absence of immune-suppression and to… read more here.
Keywords: cell; function; insulin independence; homa ... See more keywords