What is TP-IAT?
TP-IAT is a total pancreatectomy with auto-islet transplant. According to Amplatz Hospital for children: "Simply stated, the surgeon removes the pancreas and specially trained technicians separate out the islets. Then the surgeon injects the islets into the patient's liver to produce insulin to manage blood sugar levels. If necessary, the patient can take supplemental insulin injections. Because the islets are the patient's own cells, there is no risk of rejection."
The Transplant Center at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital offers comprehensive, compassionate care for children and teens receiving a total pancreatectomy and islet auto-transplant (TP-IAT).
When you or your physician calls, their staff will take over the coordination of communication between you and your physician, the transplant care team and other hospital departments.
A team member will work with the hospital's financial services representatives and your insurance company to help you secure insurance coverage for your treatment and set up an evaluation. They will also inform your physician about your child’s medical condition and dates for evaluation and admission.
Contact by PhoneAmplantz wants to help you, your child and family through every step of the transplant process. Contact them at 612-672-7270 or 800-328-5465 to request and appointment or for more information.
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University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital
The Transplant Center at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital offers comprehensive, compassionate care for children and teens receiving a total pancreatectomy and islet auto-transplant (TP-IAT).
Although having your child's physician make a referral to our program will speed up the evaluation, you may also contact them directly.
When you or your physician calls, their staff will take over the coordination of communication between you and your physician, the transplant care team and other hospital departments.
A team member will work with the hospital's financial services representatives and your insurance company to help you secure insurance coverage for your treatment and set up an evaluation. They will also inform your physician about your child’s medical condition and dates for evaluation and admission.
Contact by PhoneAmplantz wants to help you, your child and family through every step of the transplant process. Contact them at 612-672-7270 or 800-328-5465 to request and appointment or for more information.
