Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8833625 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2018 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation is a durable operation, with islet function, pain relief, and QOL improvements persisting to 5 years postoperative. Patients with genetic pancreatitis, short duration of disease, and nonsmokers have superior outcomes.
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Authors
Katherine A. MD, FACS, William P. MD, Stefanie M. PA-C, Hongjun PhD, Jeffrey PhD, David B. MD, FACS,