Abstract
A chronic model of bowel allotransplantation is described. End-to-end microvascular anastomosis between superior mesenteric vessels was utilized. The recipient splenic vein was preserved to avoid postoperative pancreatitis. Euro-Collins solution was used to flush the vasculature in the lumen of the transplant. Low-dose cyclosporine was used for immunosuppression. With experience, 89% long-term survival was achieved.
Publication types
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Biography
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Historical Article
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Portrait
MeSH terms
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Anastomosis, Surgical
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Animals
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Cecum / surgery
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Cyclosporins / administration & dosage
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Cyclosporins / therapeutic use
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Disease Models, Animal*
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Duodenum / transplantation
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Graft Survival
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History, 20th Century
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Intestine, Small / transplantation*
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Mesenteric Arteries / surgery
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Mesenteric Veins / surgery
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Microsurgery / history
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Microsurgery / methods*
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Rats
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Rats, Inbred Lew
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Time Factors