Pediatric intestinal transplantation

The field of intestinal transplantation has experienced dramatic growth since the first reported cases three decades ago. Improvements in operative technique, donor assessment and immunosuppressive protocols have afforded children who suffer from life-threatening complications of intestinal failure a chance at long-term survival. As experience has grown, newer diseases, with more systemic manifestations have arisen as potential indications for transplant. After discussing the historical developments of intestinal transplant as a backdrop, this review focuses on the specific pre-operative indications for transplant as well as the great success that intestinal rehabilitation has witnessed over the past decade.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research