Lorenzo Piemonti, Raffella Melzi, Francesca Aleotti, Giovanni Capretti, Rita Nano, Alessia Mercalli, Paola Magistretti, Rossana Caldara, Nicolò Pecorelli, Davide Catarinella, Chiara Gremizzi, Francesca Gavazzi, Francesco De Cobelli, Dario Poretti, Massimo Falconi, Alessandro Zerbi, Gianpaolo Balzano
BACKGROUND: Pancreatogenic diabetes, a consequence of pancreatic tissue loss following pancreatectomy, poses a significant challenge for patients undergoing pancreatic surgery. Islet autotransplantation (IAT) offers a promising approach to prevent or alleviate pancreatogenic diabetes, but its application has been limited to individuals with painful chronic pancreatitis. METHODS: This study presents a 15-y clinical experience with the Milan Protocol, which expands IAT after pancreatectomy to a broader spectrum of patients with malignant and nonmalignant pancreatic diseases...
April 19, 2024: Transplantation