pancreatic islet cell transplantation

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Indications

Procedure

Historically, successful in < 10% of patients.

Newer protocols may be more successful.

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References

  1. Journal Watch 20(17):133, 2000
    Shapiro et al N Engl J Med
    Robertson N Engl J Med 343:289, 2000
  2. Shapiro AM et al, International trial of the Edmonton Protocol for Islet transplantation. N Engl J Med 355:1372 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17005949
    Bromberg JS and LeRoith D Diabetes Cure -- Is the glass half full? N Engl J Med 355:1318 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17005956
  3. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Pancreatic Islet Transplantation https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/insulin-medicines-treatments/pancreatic-islet-transplantation

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