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Tissue Engineering of the Intestine in a Murine Model
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Small intestine transplantation today.

Felix Braun1, Dieter Broering, Fred Faendrich

  • 1Klinik für Allgemeine Chirurgie und Thoraxchirurgie, Zentrum Chirurgie, Universität Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Strasse 7, 24105 Kiel, Germany.

Langenbeck'S Archives of Surgery
|January 26, 2007
PubMed
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Intestinal transplantation offers life-saving treatment for intestinal failure. Earlier patient referral can improve outcomes for this complex procedure.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Transplantation Surgery
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Intestinal transplantation is a critical therapy for irreversible intestinal failure and complications from total parenteral nutrition.
  • Survival rates have improved due to immunosuppressants like tacrolimus and rapamycin.
  • This procedure is complex due to the high immunologic activity and microbial colonization of the intestine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the challenges and current status of intestinal transplantation.
  • To emphasize the impact of referral timing on patient outcomes.
  • To suggest strategies for improving the success of intestinal transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practices in intestinal transplantation.
  • Analysis of factors influencing patient and graft survival.
  • Discussion of challenges including immune response and microbial load.

Main Results:

  • Patient and graft survival rates have increased with modern immunosuppression.
  • Intestinal transplantation remains a low-volume procedure, particularly in Germany.
  • Late referral of candidates is a significant concern, often occurring after severe complications arise.

Conclusions:

  • Earlier referral of intestinal transplant candidates is crucial for improving outcomes.
  • Addressing late referrals may lead to further advancements in intestinal transplantation techniques.
  • Optimizing the timing of intervention can enhance the success of this life-saving therapy.

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