Intestinal transplantation.

Jennifer Garcia, Gennaro Selvaggi, Akin Tekin, Rodrigo Vianna

Journal: Current opinion in organ transplantation 2021;26(2):229-233

PMID: 33651002

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Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW

Intestinal transplantation has evolved to be a viable treatment option for patients with intestinal failure. This review shows the most current tendencies and practices of intestinal transplant centers and an overall comparison to intestinal rehabilitation.

RECENT FINDINGS

This review outlines that timing for referral and advances in preoperative and postoperative care of intestinal and multivisceral transplant candidates are crucial to achieve results comparable to intestinal rehabilitation.

SUMMARY

Current practices have shown that intestinal transplantation continues to improve overall results and could be considered in patients with permanent home parenteral nutrition. Timing for referral and preoperative and postoperative management are crucial to optimize long-term results.

Address: Department of Pediatrics.; Departmetn of Surgery, Liver and Gastrointestinal Transplantation, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.

DOI: 10.1097/MOT.0000000000000865