Small Bowel Transplantation

Samuel Kesseli; Debra Sudan

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2018.09.008

Small Bowel Transplantation

Surg Clin North Am. 2019 Feb;99(1):103-116. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2018.09.008.

Authors

Samuel Kesseli¹, Debra Sudan²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
² Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3522, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Electronic address: Debra.sudan@duke.edu.

PMID: 30471736
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2018.09.008

Abstract

Intestinal and multivisceral transplants are complex technical procedures that present unique challenges in the field of solid organ transplantation. This review aims to highlight the indications, techniques, outcomes, and complications specific to intestinal transplantation.

Keywords: Intestinal failure; Intestinal transplantation; Short bowel syndrome; Small bowel transplantation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Intestine, Small / transplantation*
Organ Transplantation / adverse effects*
Organ Transplantation / methods
Parenteral Nutrition, Total
Patient Selection
Postoperative Complications / etiology*
Treatment Outcome