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January 1, 2021
This chapter highlights the history, indications, technical considerations, and common complications in the field of intestinal and multivisceral transplantation. In the United States, between 100 and 150 intestinal transplants are performed annually for t ...
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January 1, 2016
Most pediatric patients with irreversible intestinal failure are dependent on parenteral nutrition (PN) and eventually develop life-threatening complications from long-term PN. Intestinal transplantation is now an accepted treatment for the pediatric popul ...
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January 1, 2015
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a malabsorptive condition resulting from extensive intestinal resection and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, a reduced quality of life and high health care costs. The management of patients with SBS is c ...
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