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Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation in Children for Chronic Pancreatitis

Srinath Chinnakotla, Melena D. Bellin, Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg, David M. Radosevich, Marie Cook, Ty B. Dunn, Gregory J. Beilman, Martin L. Freeman, Appakalai N. Balamurugan, Joshua J. Wilhelm,

Annals of Surgery · 2014 · 195 citations · 34 references

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Abstract

Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation provides sustained pain relief and improved quality of life. The β-cell function is dependent on islet yield. Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation is an effective therapy for children with painful pancreatitis that failed medical and/or endoscopic management.

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