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N Kumar1, D Grant

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.

Liver Transplantation : Official Publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society
|July 29, 2000
PubMed
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Gastrointestinal transplantation offers a life-saving solution for chronic intestinal failure, enabling patients to stop TPN and improve quality of life, despite rejection risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Transplant Surgery

Background:

  • Chronic intestinal failure necessitates alternatives to total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
  • Gastrointestinal transplantation is a viable, life-saving option for select patients.
  • Early referral is crucial due to donor scarcity and recipient debilitation risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize outcomes and considerations for gastrointestinal transplantation.
  • To highlight the benefits of successful transplantation for patients with chronic intestinal failure.

Main Methods:

  • Review of patient survival rates and complication data.
  • Analysis of graft rejection episodes and immune suppression efficacy.
  • Assessment of long-term outcomes, including TPN cessation and quality of life.

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Main Results:

  • One-year patient survival rates are between 50% and 70%.
  • Most patients experience graft rejection despite intensive immunosuppression.
  • Over 80% of survivors discontinue TPN and achieve an unrestricted oral diet.

Conclusions:

  • Gastrointestinal transplantation significantly improves quality of life for survivors.
  • Successful grafts allow patients to cease TPN and resume normal eating.
  • Careful patient selection and early referral are vital for optimal outcomes.