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Transplantation of Pancreatic Islets Into the Kidney Capsule of Diabetic Mice
Published on: October 31, 2007
[Pancreas transplantation]
Margarida Bastos1, Maria Vítor Campos, Carla Baptista
1Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes, Metabolismo, Nefrologia, Diálise, Urologia e Transplantação, Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra.
Abstract:
A clinic case of simultaneous pancreas/kidney transplantation on a type 1 diabetic patient is described. A six years follow-up was made with both organs functionating and a good quality of live. Then the authors make a review of the available surgical techniques, indications and complications of this form of treatment. A comparison between the Portuguese and the International experience was discussed.
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