Correlation of Pancreatic Histopathologic Findings and Islet Yield in Children With Chronic Pancreatitis Undergoing Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation

Abstract

For preserving beta cell mass, it is best to perform TP-IAT early in the course of CP in children, and prior drainage procedures should be avoided to maximize the number of islets available, especially in hereditary disease.