Salzburg University Hospital has a new therapy for patients whose pancreas has been completely or partially removed - islet cell transplantation. It is intended to prevent the development of "post-operative" diabetes and thus make patients' lives easier.
Type 3 diabetes as a consequence
Patients whose pancreas has been completely removed always develop type 3 diabetes as a "post-operative diabetes". In the case of partial removal, it "affects" one in two. As a result, patients had to monitor their blood glucose levels and inject insulin if necessary.
Islet cells as a solution
As part of the new islet cell transplant, islet cells - the parts of the pancreas that produce insulin - are removed after surgery and sent to a laboratory for preparation. The cells are then implanted back into the vein that carries nutrient-rich blood to the liver, explains Klaus Emmanuel, Director of the Salzburg University Hospital for Surgery. This could prevent the development of type 3 diabetes. According to the University Hospital, it is the only hospital in Austria to carry out the removal of these islet cells.
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Source: red, salzburg.ORF.at