[Intestinal transplantation--an experimental therapy which has become a realistic alternative].

Abstract

Outcome after intestinal transplantation has improved dramatically since the introduction of novel immunosuppressive agents and refined surgical techniques. Small bowel transplantation is now considered to be the best treatment modality for patients with life threatening complications of intestinal failure and parenteral nutrition. We hereby review the international experience as well as the first ten cases of intestinal transplantation performed in Sweden.

• Authors: Gustaf Herlenius, Marie Krantz, Yigael Finkel, Staffan Meurling, Frans Duraj, Michael Olausson
• Journal: Lakartidningen (Lakartidningen) Vol. 101 Issue 38 Pg. 2874-8 (Sep 16 2004) ISSN: 0023-7205 [Print] Sweden
• Vernacular Title: Tarmtransplantation--experimentell terapi som blivit realistiskt alternativ.
• PMID: 15485170 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Immunosuppressive Agents

Topics

• Adult
• Child
• Digestive System Surgical Procedures (methods)
• Graft Rejection (prevention & control)
• Humans
• Immunosuppressive Agents (administration & dosage)
• Intestinal Diseases (etiology, surgery)
• Intestine, Small (transplantation)
• Liver Transplantation (methods)
• Medical Illustration
• Parenteral Nutrition (adverse effects)
• Treatment Outcome