Belgian multicenter experience with intestinal transplantation
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Belgian multicenter experience with intestinal transplantation.
Intestinal transplantation (ITx) has evolved from an experimental procedure toward a clinical reality but remains a challenging procedure. The aim of this survey was to analyze the multicenter Belgian ITx experience. From 1999 to 2014, 24 ITx in 23 patients were performed in Belgium, divided over five centers. Median recipient age was 38 years (8 months-57 years); male/female ratio was 13/10; s...
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عنوان ژورنال: Transplant International
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0934-0874
DOI: 10.1111/tri.12615