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Is Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation A Reasonable Choice for Pediatric Pancreatitis?
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Is Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation A Reasonable Choice for Pediatric Pancreatitis?

Hassan Azhari, Riad Rahhal and Aliye Uc
Journal of the Pancreas, Vol.16(4), pp.335-341
2015
PMCID: PMC4624457
PMID: 26523129

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Abstract

Chronic pancreatitis is an emerging and poorly understood disease in childhood. Total pancreatectomy with islet cell autotransplantation is being proposed as a treatment for chronic pancreatitis and recent studies report a more favorable outcome in children compared to adults. Herein, we review the therapeutic alternatives for pediatric chronic pancreatitis, focusing primarily on TP/IAT.
Quality of Life Chronic Abdominal Pain Diabetes Mellitus Insulin Pancreatitis

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