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  • Gastroenterology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Intestinal transplantation (ITx) is a complex procedure for patients with intestinal failure.
  • Complications from home parenteral nutrition or high mortality risk necessitate ITx.
  • Approximately 2500 ITx procedures were performed globally by 2014.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current indications for intestinal transplantation.
  • To summarize surgical techniques and immunosuppressive therapies.
  • To analyze outcomes and survival rates following intestinal transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on intestinal transplantation.
  • Analysis of data on surgical procedures, immunosuppression, and patient outcomes.
  • Evaluation of advancements in the field, including biomarkers.

Main Results:

  • Survival rates for isolated small bowel and combined liver-small bowel transplants have improved.
  • Citrulline is a promising noninvasive biomarker for acute rejection.
  • ITx is becoming more common, with survival rates increasing.

Conclusions:

  • Advancements in immunosuppression, surgical standardization, and postoperative care enhance survival.
  • Intestinal transplantation is evolving into a viable first-line option for intestinal failure.
  • Future outcomes may rival those of home parenteral nutrition.