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Who is a good candidate for intestinal and multivisceral transplantation?

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Who is a good candidate for intestinal and multivisceral transplantation?

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Intestinal and multivisceral surgery is considered rather risky with a host of potential complications. Watch this video featuring transplant surgeon Dr. Tomoaki Kato to see why the age of a patient is a factor in success.

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