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

• 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.

Nyckelord

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

Publikations- och innehållstyp

ref (ämneskategori)

art (ämneskategori)