The results of this investigation show that, in the absence of histologic or clinical indications of allograft rejection, pediatric intestinal transplant recipients do not have primary disaccharidase deficiencies. Similarly, absorption of usual dietary lipid content is adequate once weaning from parenteral nutrition is complete. In contrast, early assimilation of vitamin E is poor. Vitamin E absorption subsequently improves, but the mechanism is obscure.

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With advances in surgical techniques, immunosuppression, and management of post-transplant complications, intestinal transplant (IT) has become a well-accepted therapeutic modality for patients with irreversible intestinal failure who have failed conventional parenteral nutrition management. Clinical outcomes of children after IT have improved in the past decades, with 5-and 10-year intestinal

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