[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.
Herlenius
Gustaf
G
Enheten för transplantation och leverkirurgi, Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset, Göteborg, Sweden. gustaf.herlenius@vgregion.se
Krantz
Marie
M
Finkel
Yigael
Y
Meurling
Staffan
S
Duraj
Frans
F
Olausson
Michael
M
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000637:transplantation*; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D008488:Medical Illustration; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents