The impact of colonic allograft inclusion on intestinal transplantation outcomes: Results from UNOS/OPTN database analysis.

Hajime Matsushima Kazunari SasakiAmit NairTetsuya Tajima Akihiko Soyama Susumu EguchiKoji HashimotoMasato Fujiki

Published in: Clinical transplantation (2023)

In the recent transplant era, colonic inclusion is no longer associated with a heightened risk of 6-month AR and may provide better long-term survival compared to ITx when AR is absent. Risk adjustment for rejection and proper immunosuppressive therapy are crucial to maximize the benefits of colonic inclusion.

Keyphrases

ulcerative colitis
cell therapy
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
adverse drug
mesenchymal stem cells