Citation
Rg. Bretzel et al., Islet transplantation: Present clinical situation and future aspects, EXP CL E D, 109, 2001, pp. S384-S399
Citations number
65
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrinology, Nutrition & Metabolism
Journal title
EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & DIABETES
ISSN journal
09477349
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Volume
109
Year of publication
2001
Supplement
2
Pages
S384 - S399
Database
ISI
SICI code
0947-7349(2001)109:<S384:ITPCSA>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Beta-cell replacement either by pancreatic organ or islet cell transplantat
ion is the only treatment to achieve an insulin-independent, normoglycemic
state and to avoid hypoglycemic episodes in patients with type 1 diabetes m
ellitus, This article will review the state-of-the-art in clinical islet ce
ll personal experience. transplantation at the dawn of the new millenium an
d will provide an outlook on the basis of extended personal experience.