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01-10-2015 | Pictorial Essay

Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation for chronic pancreatitis: spectrum of postoperative CT findings

Authors: Maera Haider, Martin A. Makary, Vikesh K. Singh, Kenzo Hirose, Elliot K. Fishman, Atif Zaheer

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 7/2015

Abstract

Improved laboratory methods for preparing islets for autotransplantation and postoperative care for the apancreatic patient have led to a surge in centers performing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation. Accordingly, imaging in this patient population is increasingly being performed. The purpose of this article is to review the expected normal postoperative findings unique to the procedure and common complications on dual phase CT in the immediate postoperative and long-term periods.

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Title: Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation for chronic pancreatitis: spectrum of postoperative CT findings
Authors: Maera Haider
Martin A. Makary
Vikesh K. Singh
Kenzo Hirose
Elliot K. Fishman
Atif Zaheer
Publication date: 01-10-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Abdominal Radiology / Issue 7/2015
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-015-0479-8

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