Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 1999 Jun;1(3):259-65.
doi: 10.1007/s11894-999-0044-0.

Intestinal transplantation in children

L Sigurdsson  1 , J Reyes, S A Kocoshis
Affiliations
Review

Intestinal transplantation in children

L Sigurdsson et al. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 1999 Jun.

Abstract

Intestinal transplantation has emerged in the last decade as a lifesaving procedure for patients with intestinal failure who are suffering from complications arising from the administration of total parenteral nutrition. Indications for transplantation include irreversible liver injury and loss of vascular access. At least 50 children in the United States may benefit from intestinal transplantation every year. In this article, indications, pre- and postoperative management, and outcomes of intestinal transplantation in children are discussed.

PubMed Disclaimer

References

    1. Gastroenterology. 1997 Nov;113(5):1767-78 - PubMed
    1. Gastroenterology. 1995 Aug;109(2):355-65 - PubMed
    1. Gastroenterology. 1997 Oct;113(4):1074-81 - PubMed
    1. J Med. 1992;23(3-4):217-44 - PubMed
    1. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1998 Oct;27(4):403-6 - PubMed