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intestinal transplantation

Offered at only a few centers. University of Pittsburg has considerable experience in performing intestinal transplantation [2]. Indications: 1) short bowel syndrome secondary to bowel resection 2) inability to tolerate parenteral nutrition Management: 1) FK506 (tacrolimus) is more effective then cyclosporine for immunosuppression 2) prognosis: a) 1 year survival of 78%; 5 year survival of 63% [2] b) 3 year survival is 29-37% [1]

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organ transplantation

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
  2. Journal Watch 21(20):162, 2001 Abu-Elmagd et al, Ann Surg 234:404, 2001