Pediatric Intestinal Transplant Information

When your child is sick and needs a small bowel (intestinal) transplant, it often helps to learn as much as you can about his or her illness and the transplant process.

At the Hillman Center for Pediatric Transplantation, we hope the following resources provide you with the knowledge and support you need during your child's small bowel transplant.

• Small Bowel Transplant Tests — learn about some of the tests that your child may need to diagnose or treat intestinal disease.
• Intestinal Disease States — get details on the pediatric intestinal diseases that a small bowel transplant can help.
• Organs: About the Small and Large Intestines — learn all about the parts and functions of the small and large intestines.
• Small Bowel Transplant Procedures — read about gastrostomy, upper endoscopy, and other treatments to help your child during the transplant process.
• Small Bowel Transplant Medications — review the various drugs that your child might need to take after his or her small bowel transplant.

And, always know that your child's intestinal transplant team is a constant resource. They'll take the time to explain your child's case and answer your questions.