title: Is Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation A Reasonable Choice for Pediatric Pancreatitis?
abstract: Chronic pancreatitis is an emerging and poorly understood disease in childhood. Total pancreatectomy with islet cell autotransplantation is being proposed as a treatment for chronic pancreatitis and recent studies report a more favorable outcome in children compared to adults. Herein, we review the therapeutic alternatives for pediatric chronic pancreatitis, focusing primarily on TP/IAT.
authors.affiliation: Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta-University of Calgary, Canada.
authors.forename: Hassan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Azhari
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IA, USA.
authors.forename: Riad
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rahhal
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IA, USA.
authors.forename: Aliye
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Uc
keywords: Abdominal Pain; Chronic; Diabetes Mellitus; Insulin; Pancreatitis; Quality of Life