Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation for chronic pancreatitis.
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CONCLUSIONS: TP can ameliorate pain and improve quality of life in otherwise refractory CP patients, even if narcotic withdrawal is delayed or incomplete because of earlier long-term use. IAT preserves meaningful islet function in most patients and substantial islet functi …
CONCLUSIONS: TP can ameliorate pain and improve quality of life in otherwise refractory CP patients, even if narcotic withdrawal is delayed …