Chapter 12

Islet Cell Donation

Jill Buss and Amer Rajab

Abstract

Islet cell transplantation has evolved as a viable alternative to solid organ pancreas transplantation. In this chapter, we review the important donor characteristics and techniques for successful islet cell procurement and transplantation.

Total Pages: 160-167 (8)

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