The Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute

Introduction Liver Intestine/Small Bowel Kidney/Pancreas Organ and Tissue Donation Request Information

Programs

Intestinal Failure and Transplantation

Are You a Candidate for Intestinal Transplantation?

Introduction |  Causes |  What Is It |  Cases for Transplant | 
Candidates |  Types |  Expectations |  Needed for Evaluation | 
Expectations for Evaluation |  History

Any patient who suffers from intestinal failure may be a candidate for intestinal transplantation, including patients who are not yet on TPN but are about to begin this therapy. In particular, people who experience thrombosis (clotting) or infections of the catheters used to administer TPN or who develop liver dysfunction or certain types of polyps or tumors should be evaluated for transplantation.

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