The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

April 2018

Adult Intestinal Transplantation

Author Information

Matsumoto CS, Subramanian S, Fishbein TM.

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute, 3800 Reservoir Road, Northwest, 2 PHC Building, Washington, DC 20007, USA.

Publication

Gastroenterol Clin North Am

Summary

Adult intestinal transplantation differs significantly from pediatric intestinal transplantation. While indications have remained largely consistent since 2000, indications for adults have expanded over the last two decades to include motility disorders and desmoid tumors. Overall, outcomes have steadily improved. For adult intestinal transplant candidates, intestinal transplantation remains a mainstay therapy for complicated intestinal failure and is a promising option for other life threatening and debilitating conditions.

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