Intestinal Failure and Transplant: The Australian Experience (2009 to 2014)

Abstract

Background A joint adult and pediatric intestinal transplant (ITx) program for Australia was developed in 2009 to provide life-saving ITx to patients with irreversible intestinal failure (IF). We aimed to analyze the outcomes of patients treated by our service over the past 5 years. Methods A retrospective medical record review was conducted on all IF patients referred to our service. Patient demographics, underlying disease, nutrition support, TPN complications, and current transplant program status were evaluated. Results Fifty-seven patients (35 adults, 40.4 ± 12.4 years; 22 children, 6.3 ± 4.3 years) throughout Australia and New Zealand have been referred. Leading causes of IF were short..