Absorptive function following small intestinal transplantation.
All studies involving small intestinal transplantation and absorptive function are reviewed. The effects ischemia-reperfusion, lymphatic disruption, denervation, rejection, immunosuppressive medication, and infection are elucidated as far as the studies allow. Species differences are discussed. Conclusions regarding the major absorptive defects are drawn.
Kim
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J
Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA.
Fryer
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J
Craig
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D003714:Denervation; D005772:Gastrointestinal Transit / Q000187:drug effects; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D007408:Intestinal Absorption / Q000187:drug effects; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D015427:Reperfusion Injury / Q000209:etiology
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents