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Tag: Pancreas

There is an Option: Treating Pancreatitis with Islet Auto-Transplant

January 5, 2021

For young people with pancreatitis, total pancreatectomy and islet auto-transplant can prevent years of chronic pain. HPB surgeon Chet Hammill, MD, MCR, explains the procedure and encourages people to learn about their options early in life.

Mary Culver Department of Surgery

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