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Pierpaolo Di Cocco1, Alessandro Martinino1, Amy Lian2
1Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|May 8, 2024
Summary
Multivisceral transplantation (MVT) involves complex organ grafting. This review clarifies MVT definitions and indications for conditions like tumors and trauma, aiding transplant criteria comprehension.
Area of Science:
- Transplantation Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Abdominal Surgery
Background:
- Multivisceral transplantation (MVT) lacks a universally agreed-upon definition and set of indications.
- MVT involves transplanting multiple organs dependent on the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries.
- Variations exist in MVT classification, sometimes including stomach or colon grafts with the jejunoileal complex.
Conclusions:
- Standardizing the definition and indications for multivisceral transplantation is crucial for the transplant community.
- Further research and consensus-building are needed to refine MVT criteria.
- This review offers a framework to navigate the current understanding of MVT.
