Pancreas transplantation

Pancreas transplantation
Pancreas transplant ex-situ prepared with reconstruction of arteries and lengthening of the portal vein
ICD-9-CM52.8
MeSHD016035
MedlinePlus003007

A pancreas transplant is an organ transplant that involves implanting a healthy pancreas (one that can produce insulin) into a person who usually has diabetes.

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