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. 2021 Apr 5;108(3):e109-e110.
doi: 10.1093/bjs/znaa105.

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on pancreas transplant activity: survey of international surgeons

World Pancreas Transplant Covid-19 Collaborative Group
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Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on pancreas transplant activity: survey of international surgeons

World Pancreas Transplant Covid-19 Collaborative Group. Br J Surg. .

Abstract

This study has identified the need for clear and consistent national or international guidelines to be in place in the event of future pandemics to ensure a standardised level of care for all pancreas transplant patients.

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