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Intestinal Transplant

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For an intestinal transplant, the recipient's diseased intestine is removed and replaced with the donated intestine.

Current as of: March 22, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine
Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine

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