Abstract
Twenty-five intestinal transplants were performed since 1996 in 5 institutions. There were 13 deceased donor and 12 living related donor transplants. Primary causes of intestinal transplants were short gut syndrome (n=9), intestinal mobility function disorder (n=12), others (n=1) and re- transplantation (n=3). 1 year patient survival was 86%, and 10-year patient survival was 66%. They were considered to be excellent results for a standard therapeutic option for intestinal failure if patients fail to maintain total parental nutrition.
