Abstract
Chronic pancreatitis is a painful and life-altering disease. Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation is a treatment option that can remove the source of pain and inflammation (the pancreas) without leading to the complication of brittle diabetes. Postoperative management requires a careful attention to detail, including glucose management, prophylaxis against thrombosis, and monitoring for complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Transplantation, Bioengineering, and Regeneration of the Endocrine Pancreas |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume 2 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 141-148 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128148310 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128148327 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
Keywords
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Complications
- Islet cell autotransplantation
- Outcomes
- Total pancreatectomy